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How to get a perfect join on a round part?

How to get a perfect join on a round part?

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NTF6	NTF6 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 13, Visits: 34	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. Tags skinning turbo
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Interloper393	Interloper393 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 90, Visits: 634	I'm looking to do the same and I was going to use the sleeve cloth but my pipes are 90mm lol! What iv done before on a test piece was wrap the full pipe and try to keep it as close as you can, sand smooth after the first coat, then your usual resin coats, once sanded and smooth I tape off and painted black a thin line over the join, then clear coat. Part looked flawless
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NTF6	NTF6 posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 13, Visits: 34	Interloper393 (17/05/2017) I'm looking to do the same and I was going to use the sleeve cloth but my pipes are 90mm lol! What iv done before on a test piece was wrap the full pipe and try to keep it as close as you can, sand smooth after the first coat, then your usual resin coats, once sanded and smooth I tape off and painted black a thin line over the join, then clear coat. Part looked flawless That might work, especially if I keep the joint at the back where it can't be seen. My pipe is 90mm at one end, 76mm at the other and has a 80º bend over about 300mm and a slight twist in it. If I had the skills or access to the right stuff cheaply enough I'd make a mould but being in the middle of Australia access to the specific gear is limited. CF sleeve was only available in 12k in the size I needed and it just wouldn't go around the bend without bunching up. Edited 8 Years Ago by NTF6
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How to get a perfect join on a round part?

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

I think braided sleeve would be ideal for skinning tubes instead of off the roll fabric.

WR Composites - 8 Years Ago

I did purchase some CF sleeve the right diameter but it was only available in 12k and wouldn't go...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

As said, braided sleeve is the best way. It can be very hard to get the fabric to precisely meet in...

Warren (Staff) - 8 Years Ago

I was thinking if I apply the CF to the tacked off resin but then run a stanley knife down the CF at...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]NTF6 (17/05/2017)[/b][hr]I was thinking if I apply the CF to the tacked off resin but then...

Fasta - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]Fasta (17/05/2017)[/b][hr][quote][b]NTF6 (17/05/2017)[/b][hr]I was thinking if I apply the...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

Layup one side to cover more than just half and let this cure. Sand lightly. Then layup the...

Fasta - 8 Years Ago

It would almost be easier to make the complete tube from carbon.

WR Composites - 8 Years Ago

Really? the guy is skinning and has no mould!

Fasta - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]Fasta (17/05/2017)[/b][hr]Really? the guy is skinning and has no mould![/quote] The...

WR Composites - 8 Years Ago

Pattern prep split mould flanges release system one mould side, gel coat and laminate Pull...

Fasta - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]Fasta (17/05/2017)[/b][hr] Pattern prep split mould flanges release system one...

WR Composites - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]WR Composites (17/05/2017)[/b][hr][quote][b]Fasta (17/05/2017)[/b][hr] Pattern prep...

Fasta - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]WR Composites (16/05/2017)[/b][hr]It would almost be easier to make the complete tube from...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

Also I want this part to be finished in a Matte finish look not glossy, I'm guessing my best option...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

So this was the original part with the big plastic muffler on it.

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

The part with the muffler stripped away.

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

Well I was going to upload a pic of the part with the first lay up of CF tape but Jesus Christ what...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

I was thinking if you want to wrap it with fabric then use a 1/2" ribbon of UD/spread tow/weave as a...

ChrisR - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]ChrisR (17/05/2017)[/b][hr]I was thinking if you want to wrap it with fabric then use a...

WR Composites - 8 Years Ago

I'm looking to do the same and I was going to use the sleeve cloth but my pipes are 90mm lol! What...

Interloper393 - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]Interloper393 (17/05/2017)[/b][hr]I'm looking to do the same and I was going to use the...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

Hey NTF. Quite an unusual Turbo Inlet, The Bored holes are confusing the hell out of me. With that...

joellawtie - 8 Years Ago

[quote][b]joellawtie (18/05/2017)[/b][hr]Hey NTF. Quite an unusual Turbo Inlet, The Bored holes are...

NTF6 - 8 Years Ago

This is the kind of Inlet you want :D

joellawtie - 8 Years Ago

Thanks for clearing that up ! it boggled me the reason it had the holes in it ! Keep at it dude,...

joellawtie - 8 Years Ago

Where are you from Joel. ? Sure I know the track your vids at lol

Interloper393 - 8 Years Ago

Aberdeen but that is crail raceway, Just the oval track ?

joellawtie - 8 Years Ago

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