Design and Production of a Carbon Fiber Longboard

Author

• John R. Beebe, University of Mississippi Main CampusFollow
• Jacob Williams, University of Mississippi Main CampusFollow
• Julia Stradinger, University of Mississippi Main CampusFollow
• Vince Fitchtel, University of Mississippi Main CampusFollow
• Jordan CochranFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-7-2027

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Rick Hollander

Second Advisor

Scott Kilpatrick

Third Advisor

John Samonds

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

This thesis contains an overview of the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of a carbon fiber long board. The purpose of this capstone was to create a viable product for the real-world market and then determine how to manufacture it at scale with sustainable financial practices. In order to accomplish this task, engineering, accounting, and manufacturing challenges had to be overcome throughout all stages. The production process involved the carbon fiber layup, baking, water jet cutting, and assembly of the carbon fiber longboard. In order to optimize this process, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing problem solving techniques were applied. After a final analysis of the manufacturing data and financials, the team concluded that this product would be able to meet the production quantity needed to sustain the company financially; however, the market demand and competitiveness of the product remained uncertain.

Recommended Citation

Beebe, John R.; Williams, Jacob; Stradinger, Julia; Fitchtel, Vince; and Cochran, Jordan, "Design and Production of a Carbon Fiber Longboard" (2027). Honors Theses. 3412.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3412

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