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| Flexural Modulus In Composite Parts | Modulus is a measure of a composite’s resilience while it is placed under constant increasing … | Composite Techniques, General Composite Knowledge, Tips & Tricks | 01/30/2023 |
| The History of Carbon Fiber | Electricity, Lightbulbs, Edison & Bacon Carbon Fiber was first utilized in 1860 to arc light … | Carbon Fiber, General Composite Knowledge | 12/12/2022 |
| What Is Prepreg – Explanation, Advantages and Disadvantages | “Prepreg” is broad terminology in composite fabrication used for describing fabrics that are pre-impregnated with … | Composite Reinforcements, General Composite Knowledge, Prepreg | 10/24/2022 |
| What is Filament Winding? | Filament winding is a manufacturing process using continuous strands of tow from various materials such … | General Composite Knowledge | 10/7/2022 |
| Certifications of Compliance | Certifications of Compliance (Certs) are important throughout the composite industry for achieving the utmost quality … | General Composite Knowledge | 10/7/2022 |
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| Kitting Cloth & Your Layup Process | When it comes to layup processes, attention to each in every minuscule detail can make … | Composite Techniques, Consumables, Tips & Tricks, Vacuum Infusion | 10/7/2022 |
| Demolding Your Composite Part | Your part is done, now what? What do you do first when taking the part … | Composite Techniques, Mold Making, Tooling | 10/7/2022 |
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| Quality Control Methods & Procedures | Large companies follow specifications given to them by a specific “customer”. Most of the time … | General Composite Knowledge, Tips & Tricks | 10/7/2022 |
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| 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 … | Composite Techniques, General Composite Knowledge, Tips & Tricks | 10/7/2022 |
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| Prepreg Selection: Double Sided vs Single Sided | Prepreg selection is usually based on characteristics such as service temperature, ultimate strengths in each … | Composite Fabrics, Composite Reinforcements, General Composite Knowledge, Prepreg | 10/7/2022 |
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| What To Do When Your Part Sticks In The Mold | There are various reasons as to why a part may stick to a layup mold. … | Composite Techniques, Mold Making | 10/7/2022 |
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| Best Practices When Using Resins Indoors | Nearly every resin used in composites gives off some sort of smell / odor when … | Epoxy, General Composite Knowledge, Polyester, Resins, Tips & Tricks, Vinylester | 10/7/2022 |
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| How To Keep Weave Straight and Aligned | Keeping a weave straight and aligned is critical in keeping a balanced layup accurate. In … | Composite Fabrics, Composite Techniques, General Composite Knowledge | 10/6/2022 |
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| How To Tell The Difference Between All Carbon and Carbon Skinned vs Fiberglass Parts | Often fabricators show or even market a composite part that is beautiful, accompanied by a … | Carbon Fiber, Composite Fabrics, Fiberglass, General Composite Knowledge | 10/6/2022 |
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| 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 … | Composite Reinforcements, Composite Techniques, General Composite Knowledge, Tips & Tricks | 10/6/2022 |
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| 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 … | Composite Techniques, Epoxy, Resins, Tips & Tricks | 10/6/2022 |
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| Galvanic Corrosion – Carbon Fiber and Aluminum | Aluminum and Carbon Fiber are both renown for providing lightweight strength and high-performance mechanical properties … | Carbon Fiber, Composite Techniques, General Composite Knowledge | 10/6/2022 |
 | Sizings – Why Do They Matter | Sizings are surface coatings on fibers that hold two major roles in making fibers effective … | Aramid, Carbon Fiber, Composite Fabrics, Composite Reinforcements, Fiberglass, General Composite Knowledge, Kevlar | 10/6/2022 |
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| Carbon Fiber vs Activated Carbon For Filters | Similar in Name Only Activated carbon is a highly porous substance that attracts and holds … | Carbon Fiber, General Composite Knowledge | 10/6/2022 |
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| How Well Carbon Fiber and Other Fibers Shield Radio Waves | Carbon Fiber is known widely in aerospace, sports, racing, the marine industry for its strength, … | Carbon Fiber, Composite Reinforcements, General Composite Knowledge | 10/6/2022 |