3D printed ABS plastic core with CFRP skin ??

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3D printed ABS plastic core with CFRP skin ??

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By hietaka - 5/2/2014 3:13:15 PM

Is it possible to use ABS plastic structure as a core material for CFRP laminating?

For example,
1, I 3D-print some core material structure which is made of ABS plastic.
2, Next I laminate some CFRP on the ABS core structure,then I use vacuum bag or something to cure.

If it is possible,
I think I can make unique shape parts(curved tube,for example) in short time.
but I wonder that the ABS core structure separates from CFRP skin when the part is under stress.
then ABS core structure is useless as a core material.

Thanks,

By hietaka - 5/8/2014 1:55:15 PM

>>Matthieu san,

Thanks for responding!

well, I believe that 3D printed parts will be useful in some situation.
so I will try!