Thinning down epoxy resin for infusion


Thinning down epoxy resin for infusion
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Hello guys and girls

Has anyone had any practical experience thinning epoxy resin for infusion ?

I have been advised that if I use MEK at no more than 2% in the part A  it will be ok.

I understand that there may be a reduction in strength which wont be an issue for the parts I make.
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What is the mixed viscosity of this resin? 
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Thinning down epoxy resin for infusion
rallyfly - 9 Years Ago
     never done that but heard about that as well... Can I ask you why you just don't buy resin for...
matthieutje65 - 9 Years Ago
     A good way to improveviscosity of the resin during infusion is to apply some heat with a heat gun as...
Chris Scott - 9 Years Ago
     Thanks for the reply fellas. Yer I,m looking at it as an option because for me it a $70 dollar...
rallyfly - 9 Years Ago
     What is the mixed viscosity of this resin?
Hanaldo - 9 Years Ago
     They tell me its 600 mPas @25 C
rallyfly - 9 Years Ago
     I think it would work as is, depending on the size and layup of your part. I regularly infuse with...
Hanaldo - 9 Years Ago
     Thankyou Hanaldo My largestmould is 1m x 1m max centre fed so you have given me confidence that I...
rallyfly - 9 Years Ago
     Give it a go, I'm confident it would work. Just be aware of the flow rate, that will be the biggest...
Hanaldo - 9 Years Ago

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