Preventing fraying

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KeyboardWarrior	KeyboardWarrior posted 11 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 4, Visits: 14	Hi there. I'm going to be constructing a complex shape with the external cosmetic layer of reinforcement being red CF. I've worked out how to cut almost the entire shape as a single large piece (140cm x 70cm to give a rough idea of scale), and with all the cuts being perpendicular to minimise issues with fraying. However that's not quite perfect, and the item will need two rather more fiddly small pieces to complete, with really precise cuts at odd angles. The concern is that fraying will be impossible to avoid and that those bits will spoil an otherwise perfect cosmetic part. Is there a trick here? Can I spray a small piece with some sort of glue before cutting that will keep it together without any fraying, and are there any particular pitfalls to look out for to avoid spoiling the cosmetic appearance. Thanks in advance.
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carbonfibreworks	carbonfibreworks posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 292, Visits: 4.5K	You can use a light mist of Aerofix 3 to spray the back . Chris www.carbonfibreworks.co.uk
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Matthieu Libeert	Matthieu Libeert posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 955, Visits: 3.4K	What Chris says is correct, Use a composites spray glue, give it a quick spray on the line you plan to cut and it will prevent any fraying. Or you could use some painters tapeto have a nice cut Matthieu Libeert Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports website: www.mat2composites.com
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Preventing fraying

KeyboardWarrior - 11 Years Ago

You can use a light mist of Aerofix 3 to spray the back . Chris www.carbonfibreworks.co.uk

carbonfibreworks - 11 Years Ago

What Chris says is correct, Use a composites spray glue, give it a quick spray on the line you plan...

matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago

One issue I've had in the past with spraying glue on the fabric to avoid fraying is that it also...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Thanks very much for the helpful replies. I'll give it a go and spray carefully. :)

KeyboardWarrior - 11 Years Ago

I would add, just a little spray as advised but then leave for a short while until the area loses...

Toffee - 11 Years Ago

I have a technique that I use to put a very thin layer of toilet tissue onto the carbon mat. You...

carbon Booms - 11 Years Ago

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