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nosmos
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Hello everyone, thanks in for taking the time to read this, as I really need the help.
I have tried twice now to make this part and both times I get the same problem.
I am using the ec pre preg starter kit, and by all accounts it has had nothing but good reviews. There for I am sure I am doing something wrong.
I am forming a profile 4.5mm thick on a bent ally sheet.
I am getting a lot of resin flash, and lots of what I presume is what you refer to on here as pin holes. Although they are bigger than pin holes.
I cured the first attempt in my kitchen oven at 100 degree c, and the second attempt at 85, just in case the oven was actually hotter than it said. Both cured ok except this problem.
I am having trouble sealing the bag and have no way at the moment to keep the vacuum pump attached.
If I am loosing the vacuum slowly, could this cause the problems I'm having?
any help gratefully received.
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What am I do in wrong?
nosmos
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10 Years Ago
Where to start? 4.5mm thick prepreg, you will need to debaulk/consolidate over few layers to...
ChrisR
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10 Years Ago
Thanks chris. debulking. Is this simply a case of laying up a ply then putting it under a vacuum for...
nosmos
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10 Years Ago
Check your material data sheet for the specific times and number of layers etc but essentially:...
ChrisR
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10 Years Ago
looks like a couple of issues... if you don't keep vacuum running you're not going to evacute the...
sammymatik
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10 Years Ago
You shouldn't use a perforated release film with prepreg, you are not trying to remove resin from...
ChrisR
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10 Years Ago
epoxy can outgas... I guess it would depend on the resin itself. Mostly it's the removal of...
sammymatik
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10 Years Ago
I follow a bit of Sammymatik and ChrisR on here... Here is what I think and works well for me. -...
matthieutje65
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10 Years Ago
Sammymatik, you are right in everything you say [b]from your experience[/b] (and from the sounds of...
ChrisR
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10 Years Ago
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