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fibernoob
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Hi All,
I have tried to find some info on here but possibly did not use the same search terms so please excuse me if this has been repeated.
I have made some CF panels on a glass sheet using 2 x 200gm² sheets pressed together. In one case i have used peel ply on the reverse to clear excess resin.
I have noted that these parts and panel came out soft and flexible. It also has a slight wrinkled surface when folded or flexed.
The flexibility can be compared to that of a common computer mousepad.
Anyone had this happen or have an explanation ?
The only reason I can possible think of is ambient temperature, I remember the days where pretty cold and humid during and my workshop is an open space.
I have also let the parts rest for a few says hoping that they would cure and harden a little... but no luck.
Seems like this panel and other parts I made during those days have all come out the same way...
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Problem: Soft and Flexble CF parts ...
fibernoob
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8 Years Ago
I reckon this must be a resin mixing error or just too cold to cure??
Fasta
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8 Years Ago
A combination of even slightly off mixing ratio and too low temperatures could be the problem. Some...
Dravis
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8 Years Ago
Definitely a cure issue of some kind. That is almost as flexible as a sheet made with our EF80...
Warren (Staff)
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8 Years Ago
A couple of questions to help us understand and hopefully advise accordingly: 1)Were these wet laid?...
Rich (Staff)
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8 Years Ago
Hey all.... After reading the replies, remembering what happened and calling the suppliers ... I...
fibernoob
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8 Years Ago
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