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| dian |
 Sep 25 2012, 11:41 AM
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i have not found any evidence that it has been done. why not?
how much easier would it be to epoxy glue some carbon in certain areas than to weld. at least if you dont have a big shop. (if i start welding in my garage, the whole house stinks for a week.) so is this a crazy idea or has anybody done it? supposedly it would save weight too. is it just too expensive, maybe? thanks for any opinions, before i research this further. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Sep 26 2012, 01:42 PM
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As stated, real carbon fiber composite components are compression molded and cured in an autoclave.
Most of the carbon fiber hoods and parts you see are just simply carbon fiber mat used in place of common fiberglass mat, and is not any stronger than the fiberglass counterpart. To have true structural carbon fiber components is very spendy. At some point the fiberglass repair shown above will separate from the metal in some way. It might last a long time, but it will happen. |
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| gothspeed |
Sep 26 2012, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
I could be wrong but I thought the OP was looking into bonding flat sheets (already autoclaved) onto flat areas of the chassis, where reinforcement is desired. So basically buying some sheets (from the link below), cutting them or having them waterjet cut to fit a flat area of the chassis.
http://dragonplate.com/ecart/categories.asp?cID=65 QUOTE(9146986 @ Sep 26 2012, 12:42 PM)  As stated, real carbon fiber composite components are compression molded and cured in an autoclave. Most of the carbon fiber hoods and parts you see are just simply carbon fiber mat used in place of common fiberglass mat, and is not any stronger than the fiberglass counterpart. To have true structural carbon fiber components is very spendy. At some point the fiberglass repair shown above will separate from the metal in some way. It might last a long time, but it will happen. +1 .... I agree, if my assumption was correct ........ the Eglass picture above is not what the OP had in mind. For bonding 'pre-autoclaved' flat carbon sheets, one would only need the Hysol epoxy bond I noted above. With proper prep it would be a very nice, light weight reinforcement. I may consider doing this on some areas (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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dian chassis stiffening with carbon Sep 25 2012, 11:41 AM
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i have not found any evidence that it has been do... Sep 25 2012, 01:42 PM gothspeed It is a freakin great idea :)! things like thi... Sep 25 2012, 01:47 PM damesandhotrods It’s been a while but to get full strength, woul... Sep 25 2012, 03:22 PM
gothspeed
It’s been a while but to get full strength, wou... Sep 25 2012, 04:20 PM 76-914 It's been done. I used EGlass and Aero Poxy. 5... Sep 25 2012, 03:27 PM Zimms
It's been done. I used EGlass and Aero Poxy. ... Sep 25 2012, 04:05 PM brant I think K.I.S.S. applies here.... Sep 25 2012, 10:56 PM URY914
I think K.I.S.S. applies here....
Agree. :idea... Sep 26 2012, 04:31 AM dian i believe an autoclave is used for prepreg carbon ... Sep 26 2012, 02:47 AM gothspeed
i believe an autoclave is used for prepreg carbon... Sep 26 2012, 12:05 PM patrick3000
i have not found any evidence that it has been do... Sep 26 2012, 01:18 PM Rand FYI, this has been discussed here before. Not sure... Sep 26 2012, 01:31 PM |
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