trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
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I am trying to make a carbon fiber intake tube for an ATV. I have made a foam mold so far. I was told that foam should not react to the epoxy and that after I wrap the piece in carbon fiber. I should be able to use paint thinner to get the foam out of the middle. This will be my first time experimenting with composites. I have no knowledge on the subject and any help would be great. Thanks





RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
This is true if you are using Styrofoam, if you are using polyurethane foam it will not dissolve with thinner.
B.E.
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
The Saran will peel away from epoxy easily once the epoxy has cured.
Warning: There will be deadly sharp edges and/or needles where the Saran has not sealed tightly on itself, and a little epoxy and/or carbon seeped into the joint or a wrinkle. BE CAREFUL.
I have not tried the Glad Press'n Seal film, but since it adheres to itself, it deserves investigation.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
I second Mikes Saran wrap method. You can also heat shrink it a little with a hair dryer, ( Not too much or you will shrink your styrofoam.) to get it tight on your mold, three or four wraps should be enough.
B.E.
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
You may have to experiment to find out.
I would suggest making an inlet duct out of glass fiber first, to play with, then making a duct out of the more expensive carbon fiber when you have the bugs out.
B.E.
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??
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RE: trying to make carbon fiber intake tube??