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  1. ArturKi

    honeycomb panels box

    If you would like to mask the cutting line in order to not see the core, you can use CNC cut strips (0.5-1 mm thick and lets say 8 mm width) of carbon fiber sheets or U profiles and glue them to mask the core (see attachment). In order to make a box you can use cut and hold method, it means...
  2. ArturKi

    Tool Design for Composite part cured in Vacuum bag Autoclave method

    There are many materials that can be used as a tooling material. If the mold is not split type that needs to be screwed together you can use soft material - epoxy tooling board - for instance Renshape BM5060. This material is temp resistance up to 140 C and very easy to mill / machine. If mold...
  3. ArturKi

    Heated mold vs oven vs autoclave

    Parts with complex geometry, especially with many curvatures and splitted molds generally needs autoclave curing (high pressure). High aesthetic parts where you need carbon fiber look at top-level of quality needs autoclave curing as well. Heated molds with vacuum bag generally speaking will not...
  4. ArturKi

    Composite design books

    Good book regarding carbon fiber composites and structures - Successful Composite Techniques by Keith Noakes Carbon fiber composites www.dexcraft.com
  5. ArturKi

    Areal weight of matrix

    Check R&G composite calculator , maaybe it will be helpfull Carbon fiber composites www.dexcraft.com
  6. ArturKi

    Composite failure criteria usage in metal?

    Maybe this will be usefull for you: http://www.dexcraft.com/articles/carbon-fiber-composites/aluminium-vs-carbon-fiber-comparison-of-materials/

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