Manual Prepreg Lay-Up
Abstract
Abstract The prepreg hand lay-up process is a versatile, reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality process for fabricating large or small components. This article discusses the technique characteristics and applications of the process. It describes the stages involved in the process of lay-up, namely, lay-up definition, ply-kit cutting, layup, debulking, and preparation for curing. The article concludes with a discussion on the component properties and design guidelines of the prepreg hand lay-up process, as well as the future outlook of manual pre-preg layup.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Material Properties and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ASM International eBooks
- Pages
- 1–8
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter