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Fabrics Used In Composites
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:54:00 +0200
Are you new to building composite laminates? Then I suggest learning about the various fabrics used in composites.
And for all you old salty composite dogs out there, I would be...
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General Purpose Laminating Resins
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:51:00 +0200
If you work with composites, you probably hear the term "GP Laminating Resin", also known as General Purpose Laminating Resin.
Well, do you ever wonder what is laminating resin in the...
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Prepreg Selection
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:38:00 +0200
Selecting a prepreg can be difficult. There are so many different variables to choose from including fiber, fabric, resin, and resin content. The possible combinations are mind boggling.
How do you...
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Prepreg - What are Prepreg Composite Materials
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:34:00 +0200
It seems like everyone wants to use prepregs these days. Yes, prepregs are awesome, this is true. You don't have to deal with getting liquid all over the place, which...
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New Year Resolution: Switch to Vacuum Infusion
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:39:00 +0200
When considering the move to resin infusion, it is helpful to understand what is in store. The largest capital cost in converting is a quality vacuum pump, and routing the...
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Epoxy Resin For Composites
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0200
Epoxy is my personal favorite resin. It has better properties then polyester and vinyl ester, and my favorite, orderless with zero VOCs.
There are only two downsides when comparing epoxy resin...
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Vacuum Infusion Introduction
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:48:00 +0200
It seems as if everyone want's to try out resin infusion. The truth is, it can make better parts, faster, and with less scrap.
In fact, today I saw a 35...
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Examples of Composites (Around the House)
Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:20:00 +0200
FRP composites are used all over the modern home. Here are a few examples of composites around the house. And this list does not include items like you bicycle, snowboard,...
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Thermoset vs Thermoplastic Resin
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:56:00 +0200
Chances are you are extremely familiar with both thermopalstic and thermoset resins. But, are you aware of the differences between the two resins when they are reinforced with fiber?...
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Closed Mold Manufacturing
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:20:00 +0200
Tired of the styrene smell? Fed up with wasting resin? Want happier and more productive workers?
Then perhaps it is time you switch to closed mold manufacturing. Make more parts, faster,...
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