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Damien	Damien posted 5 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 32, Visits: 132	Hello, I have a small question...I do not have access to a good oven for out-of-autoclave pre-preg (at least not good enough that the cycles are accurate), but I do have access to a sterilizing autoclave... Sorry for the naive questions, but is such an autoclave OK for pre-preg ? Do you need to keep a vacuum system when using an autoclave despite the fact that there is high pressure in the autoclave itself ? Is moisture a problem (or it's OK but the part must then be put in a protective bag) ? Can someone give me a link to an autoclave protocol (temperature, time, pressure) for the use of the pre-preg in such system ? I don't think there is much indicated on the easycomposite website on that. Thank you !!
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cpkielycua	cpkielycua posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 29, Visits: 285	Can anyone recommend a small composites autoclave? 2ft x 2ft x 3ft in size? To answer your question: Sterilizing autoclaves generally speaking use heat rather than pressure. You need low heat and some pressure. I would not recommend a sterilizing autoclave for composites. Yes, you would need to keep the vacuum on the entire time for imperfect vacuum bags, but also for outgassing of the part and any moisture. Obviously you do not want to put the vacuum pump in the oven. For the spec, go to the product page and download the doc.
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scottracing	scottracing posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 460, Visits: 5.2K	Get yourself one of the rodwell autoclaves you can buy or lease them. Ive used one a few times now for small cures, simple to use and ideal for the hobbysist up to the pro shop. http://www.rodwell-autoclave.com/autoclave/dwell-pro-280/
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Damien	Damien posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 32, Visits: 132	+x scottracing - 4/5/2019 1:45:20 PM Get yourself one of the rodwell autoclaves you can buy or lease them. Ive used one a few times now for small cures, simple to use and ideal for the hobbysist up to the pro shop. http://www.rodwell-autoclave.com/autoclave/dwell-pro-280/ Thanks !
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Rakesh Verma	Rakesh Verma posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 50	+x cpkielycua - 3/9/2019 8:43:38 PM Can anyone recommend a small composites autoclave? 2ft x 2ft x 3ft in size? To answer your question: Sterilizing autoclaves generally speaking use heat rather than pressure. You need low heat and some pressure. I would not recommend a sterilizing autoclave for composites. Yes, you would need to keep the vacuum on the entire time for imperfect vacuum bags, but also for outgassing of the part and any moisture. Obviously you do not want to put the vacuum pump in the oven. For the spec, go to the product page and download the doc. If you are still looking for Autoclave Contact +8613861177443 (WhatsApp) or Direct call Rakesh Verma +8613861177443 vermachina@gmail.com Website
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Steve Broad	Steve Broad posted 4 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 408, Visits: 4.1K	+x scottracing - 4/5/2019 1:45:20 PM Get yourself one of the rodwell autoclaves you can buy or lease them. Ive used one a few times now for small cures, simple to use and ideal for the hobbysist up to the pro shop. http://www.rodwell-autoclave.com/autoclave/dwell-pro-280/ Maybe for well heeled hobbyists :-)
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Rakesh Verma	Rakesh Verma posted 4 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 6, Visits: 50	+x Damien Coudreuse - 2/6/2019 1:02:42 PM +x[quote] Damien Coudreuse - 2/6/2019 1:02:42 PM Hello, I have a small question...I do not have access to a good oven for out-of-autoclave pre-preg (at least not good enough that the cycles are accurate), but I do have access to a sterilizing autoclave... Sorry for the naive questions, but is such an autoclave OK for pre-preg ? Do you need to keep a vacuum system when using an autoclave despite the fact that there is high pressure in the autoclave itself ? Is moisture a problem (or it's OK but the part must then be put in a protective bag) ? Can someone give me a link to an autoclave protocol (temperature, time, pressure) for the use of the pre-preg in such system ? I don't think there is much indicated on the easycomposite website on that. Thank you !! https://xirtue.net/composite-autoclave/ Rakesh Verma +8613861177443 vermachina@gmail.com Website
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