3D printed ABS plastic core with CFRP skin ??


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hietaka
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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,
Matthieu Libeert
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as far I understand what you are trying to do I dont see any problem using a 3D printed part as a core material, only thing is that It can get a bit expensive with 3d printers nowadays Smile

Matthieu Libeert
Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports
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www.mat2composites.com




hietaka
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>>Matthieu san,

Thanks for responding!

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

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