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First infiusion -fail?

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Classicarbon	C Classicarbon posted 6 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
C Group: Forum Members Posts: 86, Visits: 639	Ok,I done.first infiusion and I think it's a fail. Resin in cup (left overs )solid,but resin in tubes still soft. I think I made.mistake and I shouldn't take the bag off. I not touch the sheet so might cure till tomorrow. Any ideas? Or I should wait another 24hrs next time?
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First infiusion -fail?

Classicarbon - 6 Years Ago

What resin/hardener did you use? It could well have cured faster in the catch pot or mixing cup because it is in a thicker section so may just need to be left for a longer period of time.

Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago

IN2 epoxy infiusion resin + AT30 slow hardner .Will that still can be saved?

Classicarbon - 6 Years Ago

Minimum of 24 hour curing time on the part. When did you run the infusion and what is your working temperature?

Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago

24 hrs ago, but cos I do stuff in a garage you think temp. In night might slow things down?

Classicarbon - 6 Years Ago

I think after I removed bag nothing was moved so fingers crossed it will cure. So for next time, resin in tubes should be solid to have some indication when the curing process have finished?

Classicarbon - 6 Years Ago

Almost certainly; you could put it somewhere warmer or just wait a little longer. As a very rough rule of thumb, a 10'C increase in temperature halves the associated curing times and so a 10'C drop i...

Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago

It come out quite well.Think to fast infiusion create small air pockets.But the temp. Was the main.issue.I know now if resin is cured in tube it should be fine.👍

Classicarbon - 6 Years Ago

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