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Patiniotis
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I want to make a carbon monocoque Chassis. I will use resin infusion for laminate. Is there any way i can use Aluminum Honeycomb for my sandwitch?
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Thanks for your help guys. Have you any idea which of the two (3d core or foam) will result to better weight to strength ratio if I use the same carbon cloth (type and quantity). Thank you in advance.
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Monocoque Chassis
Patiniotis
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11 Years Ago
Not in the infusion. If you tried to infuse a honeycomb all that would happen is the cells would...
Warren (Staff)
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11 Years Ago
So what is the next best thing to use for core material if i want to infuse the whole sandwich...
Patiniotis
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11 Years Ago
Depending on size and shape, I would suggest 3d core or foam for minimal weight
ajb100
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11 Years Ago
Thanks for your help guys. Have you any idea which of the two (3d core or foam) will result to...
Patiniotis
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11 Years Ago
Foam will usually result in a lighter part, so it should produce a better weight to strength ratio....
brainfart
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11 Years Ago
In principle I have to agree with brainfart :) , strength to weight a foam core wins every time,...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
> Stiffness of the sandwich increases with the cube ( third power ) of the thickness of the...
brainfart
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Thanks for all your help
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