I think you are looking to make small quantities. if so, you can make a silicon rubber mold and then cast polyurethane into it. clear polyurethane is avaiable from a large number of companies. You can get it for about 8-10 dollars per pound. and since a lense doesnt weigh a lot it makes it...
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Mike is right. run some prototype parts using soft tooling (FRP tools).
I run vacuum infused parts all day long and I dont use prepreg. I use dry carbon fiber material, (specifically 5.7 oz 2 x 2 twill). I bag my parts and vacuum degass the bag and check for leaks, then I allow the resin...
I do plenty of carbon fiber parts for engine covers and also some tubes. I will vacuum infuse the resin into the carbon fiber and in this method I will create as close to a 50 50 ratio as possible. I make a female mold for my tubes, and i also use a modified inner tube from a bicycle with the...
