Problem with Out-of-Autoclave Tooling Prepreg System XT135

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Problem with Out-of-Autoclave Tooling Prepreg System XT135

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Adelbolide	Adelbolide posted 6 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 16, Visits: 112	Hi, I made a mould with the Out-of-Autoclave Tooling Prepreg System XT135 following exactly the guide. But after demoulding my piece after the 1st cure (initial cure cycle) I discover that the surface of the mould has some imprefections. It look as there wasn't enough gel coat. Do you know where these imperfections are coming from? How can I remouve them? Thanks in advance
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 8.5K	yes that is right, you would normally only use one layer of the "surface" ply when laying up a typical mould. it is possible the ramp may have had an impact. What is the pattern made from? Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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Adelbolide	Adelbolide posted 6 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 16, Visits: 112	+x Warren (Staff) - 3/27/2019 10:05:19 AM yes that is right, you would normally only use one layer of the "surface" ply when laying up a typical mould. it is possible the ramp may have had an impact. What is the pattern made from? Thanks for taking your time with my problem. I made it from the EB700 High Temperature Epoxy Tooling Board by the way I didn't yet make the post cure. Should I first handle the imperfection or hope that with the post cure cycle it would get better? Can I use the S120 Advanced Board & Mould Sealer to fill up the little holes?
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