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How to make Carbon Fiber
well I know the general principle of makeing Cf is like fiberglass...a sheet of carbon weave with resin...
but CF needs to be heated and pressurized...in an autoclave well I have access to an autoclave and a hazmat hood...I work in a lab...so autoclaving and working with the resin should be simple...just don't tell my boss I am not trying to make body panels, but if I can make molds out of plaster of paris and make little things like...brake cooling rotor shields, I like the CF fan shroud...etc... is the CF weave expensive? where can I get some? anyone have experience? thanks MJ |
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07-17-2002, 08:12 AM
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TAP Plastics carries it now, as well as kevlar and CF kevlar composites. I bought some to experiement with, but haven't got around to doing anything with it yet.
I'm sure if you went onto Google and tries something like +"carbon fiber" +supplier you'd get something. yup: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=%2B%22carbon+fiber%22+%2Bsupplier
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I'm not a big fan of CF 'cause aluminum or fiberglass can usually do duty but I understand your interest.
http://www.bryanf.com/misc/carbonf.htm
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I was going to post a link to that very website. Check out the 510s on that site - they are badass, especially Yellow Fever.
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that carbon fiber dash pad is seeming like a good idea since mine is cracked....hmmm?
I think I remember seeing a carbon fiber dash on e-bay for like $500.
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how about a saratoga top? could you re-skin an old targa frame in carbon fiber?
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hey that would be slick and I think the autoclave is big enough for a targa top....hmmm maybe I can start a business...and lower center of gravity for all you targa owners...
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The link with instructions doesn't say anything about heat and pressure. The process described is much like laying up fiberglass.
Are there different processes for making CF?
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Chuck:
You're right, the process that was shown was basically a wet layup. You CAN use CF in this manner but it leads to heavier parts that don't have uniform strength due to somewhat uneven resin application. The autoclave process that I have seen usually uses a pre-impregnated cloth with resin - Hence the reputation for being a difficult material to work with. Regards, Andrew M |
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check out Aircraft Spruce they sell lots of resins and glass, kevkar, carbon, and ceramic fabrics
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CF Targa top!!1
Yea, I'd go in for that!!! That would be incredable!
I'd drop 500$ on that for sure! Give it a try! Chuck
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