Composite materials are engineered materials that contain two or more constituent materials including fiber reinforcement materials and resin matrix materials
Fiber Reinforcement Materials
Carbon
Kevlar
Glass
Resin Matrix Materials
Epoxy
Bismalimide
Cyante Ester
Polyimide
PEEK
Phenolic
Composite materials may be tailored to achieve specific properties in a specified direction
Mechanical
Thermal
Electrical
Benefits of Composite Materials
Light weight
High strength
High stiffness
Low cost
Tailorable properties
Composites are Applied to a Mold to Attain its Shape
