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Hi,
I have made some parts via wet layup over a 3D printed core shape using EL2 laminating resin, then I sanded smooth and skinned in a cosmetic layer with your XCR resin.
I want to post cure them because I need to make sure it can take higher in service temperatures.
I'm not sure whether I need to support it during post cure, is it likely to distort ? And if so how much is to be expected ? I don't have a mould as I didn't make it from one, I wondered if I should make a half mould from the finished part for it to rest in during post cure, or some kind of frame to hold it.
The 3D core is stable at those temps, but the shape is spindly so I don't think that will provide much support.
All help and suggestions welcome !
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support for part during post cure
ttpb7paul
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5 Years Ago
ideally you would build a jig that locks the metal inserts in a certain position during post curing. If you need to worry about it or not depends a lot on what kind of accuracy you need and how your...
SleepingAwake
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5 Years Ago
That postcuring process is a little bit risky always, the ramp has to be very very slow, fixing jig is always better. Like Lester said fix the bushings to the stable frame to be sure the final...
Rosta Spicl
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5 Years Ago
The jig is a very good idea and certainly should keep alignment. Also as its not in a mould slow your post cure right down. Increase the time spent at each temperature step and even slow the ramp rat...
Warren (Staff)
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5 Years Ago
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