This book is one of six titles in a coherent and definitive series of volumes dedicated to advanced composite materials research, development and usage in the former Soviet Union. Much of the information presented has been classified until recently. Thus each volume provides a unique insight into hitherto unknown research and development data. The volume presents a wide spectrum of manufacturing methodology successfully applied to composite structures. With a central theme of the production of composite aircraft structures and components, coverage is given to the successful diversification of this "high-tech" approach into other industries. Beginning with a conceptual approach to the manufacture of composite parts and assemblies the book progresses to the development of a variety of manufacturing processes, subsequent machining technology where necessary, mechanical and adhesive jointing, use of honeycomb cores and final non-destructive testing to ensure high quality. The final chapter deals with complex threedimensional tooling.
Composite Manufacturing Technology should be of interest to anyone researching or developing in composite materials science and technology and to manufacturing engineers, both in industry and universities.