Composite Layup
Composite Layup
(OP)
Hello,
Does anyone know of a good reference text, standard, or instruction on how to draft and tolerance composite structures (eg. fiberglass panels, carbon fiber & resin etc...).
Does anyone know of a good reference text, standard, or instruction on how to draft and tolerance composite structures (eg. fiberglass panels, carbon fiber & resin etc...).





RE: Composite Layup
Y14.8 may be of some slightly more specific help http://webstore.ansi.org/RecordDetail.aspx?sku=ASM... however I'm not aware of any similar standard specifically for composites.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Composite Layup
Chris
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RE: Composite Layup
GD&T is independent of fabrication process. What you need to know is what tolerances they can achieve, and what features they can do easily.
Talk to your fabricator. I recall that my tolerances were ±1mm, and that I needed 2° draft angle on the sides. Then they fabricated my part, they asked for my SolidWorks model. They converted this to sheet metal, and they flattened it to get their material pattern.
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JHG