Document Category: Tips & Tricks

Flexural Modulus In Composite Parts

Modulus is a measure of a composite’s resilience while it is placed under constant increasing stress situations. In other words, […]

Kitting Cloth & Your Layup Process

When it comes to layup processes, attention to each in every minuscule detail can make the difference in a scrap […]

Quality Control Methods & Procedures

Large companies follow specifications given to them by a specific “customer”. Most of the time the “customer” is who is […]

What Is Max Vacuum You Can Achieve and Does CFM Matter?

Vacuum Pressure, one of the most used “tools” of the composite trade. Its importance is applying consistent equal pressure upon […]

Best Practices When Using Resins Indoors

Nearly every resin used in composites gives off some sort of smell / odor when mixed and as it is […]

Carbon Fiber & Concrete Repair – An Unlikely But Very Compatible Duo

Think Carbon Fiber is just for lightweight applications reserved for aerospace, auto racing, and small projects? You may think differently […]

What Temperature Rated (Tg) Resin Do I Really Need For My Job?

Glass-Liquid Transition, Glass Transition or simply “Tg” is a transition of a given polymer from a solid state to a […]

When To Turn Off The Resin Flow During Vacuum Infusion

Vacuum Infusion can seem like a daunting task. Besides the work that goes into all the set-up, knowing when to […]

Resin to Fiber Ratio Explained

When it comes to figuring out how much resin is needed for a given project, planning is key. Investigating how […]

Bonding Composites To Metal And Other Substrates

As part of composite processing, it becomes necessary to bond pieces of composite laminates to metal, such as steel, aluminum, […]

What Are Location Tabs And Why Do You Use Them?

Location tabs can be used on a tool and / or part for locating & loading a part to a […]

Double Bagging – What Is It?

Double Bagging is a conceptual application of vacuum bagging designed in fabrication of composite laminates. It was first developed in […]

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