Prepreg selection is usually based on characteristics such as service temperature, ultimate strengths in each direction, cured density, or tack. […]
Keeping a weave straight and aligned is critical in keeping a balanced layup accurate. In carbon parts especially, having an […]
Often fabricators show or even market a composite part that is beautiful, accompanied by a surface layer that has been […]
Sizings are surface coatings on fibers that hold two major roles in making fibers effective today throughout the composite industry. […]
When it comes to figuring out how much resin is needed for a given project, planning is key. Investigating how […]
Ply cut templates for layups should arguably be made into a process of its own. Well before resin is ever […]
When choosing a specific fabric for a given project, there is more than just the selection of carbon vs fiberglass […]
Kevlar is the lightest weight and toughest fabric type widely used in composite industry. It is used today as a […]
“Shelf” or “Storage” life are both important characteristics in nearly all composite fabrication products. It is a given material or […]
Composite Sleeving is used worldwide to fabricate products ranging from aerospace grade rocket bodies to the automotive industry in air […]
Chemistry is a subject on the forefront of composite arts. Chemistry has everything to do with understanding how composite fibers […]
There are three main types of reinforcements used in composites today: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, and Kevlar (Aramid). When used in […]
