Modulus is a measure of a composite’s resilience while it is placed under constant increasing stress situations. In other words, […]
Electricity, Lightbulbs, Edison & Bacon Carbon Fiber was first utilized in 1860 to arc light between two electrically charged conductive […]
“Prepreg” is broad terminology in composite fabrication used for describing fabrics that are pre-impregnated with a fully curable, mixed resin […]
Filament winding is a manufacturing process using continuous strands of tow from various materials such as carbon fiber Kevlar or […]
Certifications of Compliance (Certs) are important throughout the composite industry for achieving the utmost quality assurance in the products presented […]
Large companies follow specifications given to them by a specific “customer”. Most of the time the “customer” is who is […]
Vacuum Pressure, one of the most used “tools” of the composite trade. Its importance is applying consistent equal pressure upon […]
Prepreg selection is usually based on characteristics such as service temperature, ultimate strengths in each direction, cured density, or tack. […]
Nearly every resin used in composites gives off some sort of smell / odor when mixed and as it is […]
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 […]
Think Carbon Fiber is just for lightweight applications reserved for aerospace, auto racing, and small projects? You may think differently […]
