Document Category: General Composite Knowledge

Breather Cloths – Why The OZ Rating Matters

Breather Cloth plays a distinct role in providing complete compaction when working in conjunction with vacuum / autoclave cures. As […]

What Does Aerospace Grade Fiber Really Mean, And Do You Need It?

“Aerospace Grade” is commonly referenced in the composite industry as establishing a basis of the highest standard within composite grade […]

Peel Ply Explained and When to Use Each Style

Peel Plys, otherwise known as Release Fabrics, have many uses throughout the composite industry ranging for achieving consistent surface finishes. […]

Why Many Thin Layers Are Better Than A Few Thick Layers

When choosing a specific fabric for a given project, there is more than just the selection of carbon vs fiberglass […]

Bonding Process Explained For Two Sided Parts

Secondary bonding has limitations due to the strength of the adhesive. Parts that are all bonded as one piece are […]

Urethane Expanding Foams

Expanding Foams are used in an infinite number of ways. Insulation, taxidermy, floatation, sculpting, and concrete repair only hint at […]

Different Bagging Films and Their Benefits

Vacuum bags are one of the most versatile tools used in the composite industry. For fabrication of complex shapes and […]

Drilling Composites – What To Look Out For

Drilling is one of the most challenging aspects in secondary processing of composite fabrication. To most effectively drill or machine […]

How To Properly Trim Kevlar Parts

Kevlar is the lightest weight and toughest fabric type widely used in composite industry. It is used today as a […]

Reducing Weight In Composite Parts

As part of building anything out of composites, (and some form of competitive nature) the question always comes up, “Can […]

Resin Additives

Resins are a unique tool for the composite industry in how they bring other materials together, the glue of composites. […]

Building Mounting Tabs Into Your Finished Parts

So a car hood comes out of the mold. It looks great. But how are you going to mount it? […]

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