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Now available: ‘A Comprehensive Guide to Composites’

By General Aviation News Staff · December 17, 2014 ·

Now available is “A Comprehensive Guide to Composites: Processes & Procedures from the Professionals,” an insider’s viewpoint on the tips and techniques used by the pros to fabricate advanced composite parts.

Author Kevin Fochtman’s more than 30 years of industry experience provides insight on safety, shop and equipment needs, engineering materials, lay-up, fabrication and quality control.

COMP-101_WebStudents and instructors will benefit from the coverage of lean manufacturing, STEM, and advanced composites, all in one book, according to the publisher.

Not only will readers understand the basic skills required by today’s composite industry, they will also gain foundational knowledge to pursue higher education goals in material science, composite engineering, and composite research and development.

The book is priced at $29.95 and available from Aviation Supplies & Academics.

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  1. James Barnett says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Your artical fails to provide a vendor or price for the publication? Where can I go to learn more?
    Regards
    Jim Barnett

    • Ben Sclair says

      December 17, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Sorry for the missing pricing information. (Updated) The book is priced at $29.95 and available from Aviation Supplies & Academics. The links in the story will take you to the ASA website.

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