By John Wanberg, 2009, 144 Pages
The "Handbook of Composite Fabrication" covers all of the major composite manufacturing processes in a single, concise volume. Perfect for all levels from beginners to experienced.

While most books on composites approach the subject from a very technical standpoint, this book presents practical, hands-on information about these versatile materials. From explanations of what a composite is, to demonstrations on how to actually utilize them in various projects, this book provides a simple, concise perspective on molding and finishing techniques. Composite Materials Fabrication Handbook includes shop set up, design and a number of hands-on start-to-finish projects documented with abundant photographs.

Chapter List:

• One: Composite Basics
• Two: Matrices and Reinforcements
• Three: Health and Safety
• Four: Setting Up Shop
• Five: Composites Molding Basics
• Six: Composites Fabrication Techniques
• Seven: Demolding Techniques
• Eight: Finishing Techniques

By John Wanberg, 2010, 144 Pages

Composites Fabrication Handbook #2 is written for those who want to enhance the quality and performance of their composite projects. Learn what it takes to truly optimize a composite lamination for high-performance use.
Basic mold making is covered in this book to help fabricators produce effective mold systems from a variety of molding materials. Several advanced molding techniques are demonstrated in-depth, including vacuum bagging, trapped-rubber insert molding, inflatable bladder molding, or resin transfer molding techniques. In the spirit of Composites Fabrication Handbook #1, this book presents each subject in a hands-on, practical way.

Creating useful composite parts requires a good design, a topic that is discussed at length in this book. The methods illustrated here lend themselves to both motorcycle and automotive builders and customizers. The construction of these parts is documented in step-by-step fashion with an abundance of photographs.

Chapter List:

• One: Designing Moldable Composite Parts
• Two: Composite Tooling Fabrication Techniques
• Three: Compression Molding Techniques
• Four: Vauum-bag Molding Techniques
• Five: Pre-preg and Expandable Insert Molding Techniques
• Six: Inflatable Bladder Molding Techniques
• Seven: Resin Transfer Molding Techniques