ABSTRACT
In this chapter, different techniques of manufacturing composites have been discussed in detail. The methods discussed include the basics of hand layup, filament winding, resin transfer molding (RTM), and pultrusion for polymer matrix composites. For metal matrix composites, the techniques discussed are powder metallurgy, diffusion bonding, spark plasma sintering, compocasting etc. Also, techniques such as melt infiltration and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) have been explained in detail for the benefit of the readers. The basics of curing have also been discussed at length. After reading this chapter, the readers will be able to make their own composites.
