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Using Airpad in Laminate

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By scottracing - 7/4/2016 4:30:43 PM

Hi All

I've used Airpad several times for tooling and curing applications using prepreg in the laminate to add a bit of strength, however I now have a component that needs some impact protection and durability for a sports application.

I have used Kraibon material for such an application as you can incorporate it into the laminate, but we dont have any material in stock so I was hoping to use airpad instead although im scared it might delam.

Has anyone used Airpad inside a laminate? If so did it work and how many plies of carbon did you have on the surface layer?

Cheers
Gaz
By scottracing - 8/10/2016 8:47:27 PM

just an update on this , I done a 6 ply layup with the airpad in after the 2nd ply of carbon. Cured at 135°C with a dwell for 3 hours and the part had come out ok although the tooling block didnt fair as good Sad but i cant glue it back together.