Difficult mold to work with, help?!
Difficult mold to work with, help?!
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Hey guys I'm new to this forum but I have been working work carbon composite and fiberglass for about a year now, but still need much need help on this subject.
I been working on a plug that has very sharp turns and there are area where I can't figure out how to get the fibers into the small "V" shaped crevices. I just need some advice in this matter before I even start making the mold. I have been using vacuum bagging and I'm considering infusion process too. But are there any techniques to prevent bubbles and Voids in the difficult areas that aren't flat and easy? Your advice is much appreciated.
I been working on a plug that has very sharp turns and there are area where I can't figure out how to get the fibers into the small "V" shaped crevices. I just need some advice in this matter before I even start making the mold. I have been using vacuum bagging and I'm considering infusion process too. But are there any techniques to prevent bubbles and Voids in the difficult areas that aren't flat and easy? Your advice is much appreciated.





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Brian
www.espcomposites.com
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ESP has it right, try to get away from the sharp corners in the first place, if you can.
B.E.
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Brian
www.espcomposites.com
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www.compositescentral.net
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B.E.
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Mike
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For your model airplane wing design, check out season 8, episode 5 of how its made on the discovery channel (the model jet episode). They discuss the procedures for bonding wings and the design of flaps in the initial layup that are trimmed post cure. You should be able to find on demand video through Dicovery channel or hulu.
Mike
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