Tech question for srinkage on carbon part

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RTM	RTM posted 9 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 34	Evening Chaps, I have a technical question that I can't seem to work out what is causing my problem on carbon piece I'm making at the moment. The part I'm making is a shroud protector for hovercraft fan. Its made up of 8 identical parts the will have joiners in-between to make a full circle when finished. So the part is a 1/8 of a circle arch that is hollow tube. I have my mould and I'm using pre preg carbon with a bladder insert as the shape is cylindrical and hollow. Currently curing at 25Degrees for 8hours and with the bladder at around 14psi. The problem I'm getting after pulling the part is that is doesn't natural go back into the mould and rest. Seems to have flexed or pulled in or shrunk I'm not to sure for the technical term for it. So my question what can cause this, i wonder if when curing my mould could have moved with the heat. But I can't seem to work out what might have caused this issue. I have attached some photos that can hopefully better show you what I'm describing. Regards Chris Attachments IMG_6510.JPG (285 views, 1.00 MB) IMG_6511.JPG (294 views, 2.00 MB) IMG_6506.JPG (275 views, 1.00 MB)
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