How to get a perfect join on a round part?


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NTF6
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Hi,

I am skinning a turbo inlet pipe that is round, tapers from one end to the other and also has a tight bend in it. Initially I layed down a first layer using 25mm plain weave CF tape because the inlet pipe was made up of two pieces and i needed the piece structurally joined before moving on. I have sanded the piece down ready for the next layer which will be the nice visual layer as seen when the piece is finished.

My next step is to add another layer using 3k 2x2 twill but I would like advice on how to get a perfect join when I lay the CF on the resin and also the odd shape of the piece. I don't want the weave coming apart if I cut it and I also don't want to overlap the joint.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, btw, this is my first skinning project.
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I think braided sleeve would be ideal for skinning tubes instead of off the roll fabric.
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I did purchase some CF sleeve the right diameter but it was only available in 12k and wouldn't go around the curve without bunching up as it was quite stiff. Bear in mind that this item has a 90º bend in it and most of the bend occurs in the last half, I'll throw up a picture when I get home today.

I would have also had to put it on dry and then apply the resin as it would've been a nightmare trying to put it on over the resin with the bend and taper in it.
Edited 8 Years Ago by NTF6
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