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I was testing a bit with different cores and layers of carbon under the core and one of my friends asked me what causes the core to print through to the carbon. And I honestly don't know the cause. This was Lantor Soric core in the example below.
I know and expect that it happens when using only a single layer... but the why is a mystery to me. Is it just that the core compresses more than the carbon under vacuum and moves the weave a little bit?
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Cause of print through?
AlpineCoupe
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3 Years Ago
Looks like you have a precise core which is X shaped. What happens on the edge of the foam creates a void as the fibres lay over the edge rather than conform to the 90 degree edge. Then during the...
Warren (Staff)
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3 Years Ago
It is resin shrinkage. Areas of excess resin shrink more. Due to the reasons Warren explained, at the edges of a core with an unchamfered edge, you get bridging. That bridging creates a void that get...
Hanaldo
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3 Years Ago
Great info as usual both of you! Thanks! Good thought about using slightly thick material. This was just 3k but I will add that I did in fact chamfer the edges of the core (I used a razor blade to.....
AlpineCoupe
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3 Years Ago
The most effective way to reduce print through would probably be to infuse the first layer individually, let it cure, super carefully rip off the peel ply and then continue with the rest of the layup...
SleepingAwake
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3 Years Ago
And it isn't actually all that effective at reducing print, it will still print through as the part ages. It's definitely the way to go if weight is the ultimate priority, but if cosmetics are the to...
Hanaldo
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