The supplies for group 15 to make parts were provided by the Industrial Engineering Composites Manufacturing Laboratory. However in order to have an estimated cost of production the group researched and priced these materials. The materials seen in Figures 9.1 through 9.7 are available from Fibre Glast Developments Corporation (www.fibreglast.com). The prices shown are in industrial quantities.

Figure 9.1: Spray Adhesive Price

Figure 9.2: Resin and Catalyst Price

Figure 9.3: Carbon Fiber Price

Figure 9.4 Flow Media Price

Figure 9.5: Peel Ply Price

Figure 9.6: Tape Price

Figure 9.7: Bag Price

The 1/4” Tubing is available from Aircraft Spruce at www.aircraftspruce.com.

Figure 9.8: Tubing Price

Gypsum plaster is available from Shefield Pottery at www.sheffield-pottery.com.

Figure 9.9: Gypsum Price

The aluminum is available from Onlinemetals.com (www.onlinemetals.com).

Figure 9.10: Aluminum Price

Using advertized materials prices and a skilled labor wage of $15 per hour, Group 15 calculated manufacturing costs of molds, motor plates, and complete fuselages.