Thank you all for your input and explanation on the subject.
We do replace/maintain our vacuum system filters/fittings/etc regularly so it seems that we shouldn't have any issues more than what we deal with now.
Again, thank you!
Thanks for the quick response Compositepro.
The specific phenolic-carbon prepreg material we are purchasing hasn't been cured in the oven at our facility but we do a high volume of phenolic-aramid and phenolic-polyesters all under vacuum bags.
This is a new design part that the customer...
We are currently evaluating the possibility of curing a phenolic-carbon and phenolic-aramid hybrid laminate in an autoclave versus the ovens that we typically run phenolic parts in.
I have heard of horror stories of the phenolic gasing causing vent lines and equipment to "clog up" over time...
