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fibernoob	fibernoob posted 8 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 34, Visits: 134	Hi All, I have tried to find some info on here but possibly did not use the same search terms so please excuse me if this has been repeated. I have made some CF panels on a glass sheet using 2 x 200gm² sheets pressed together. In one case i have used peel ply on the reverse to clear excess resin. I have noted that these parts and panel came out soft and flexible. It also has a slight wrinkled surface when folded or flexed. The flexibility can be compared to that of a common computer mousepad. Anyone had this happen or have an explanation ? The only reason I can possible think of is ambient temperature, I remember the days where pretty cold and humid during and my workshop is an open space. I have also let the parts rest for a few says hoping that they would cure and harden a little... but no luck. Seems like this panel and other parts I made during those days have all come out the same way... Tags flexible folding soft wrinkled
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fibernoob	fibernoob posted 8 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 34, Visits: 134	Hey all.... After reading the replies, remembering what happened and calling the suppliers ... I found out what went wrong I had purchased lower viscosity resin thinking that it would produce less air bubbles during the vacuum process. It occurs that this resin has a slightly different mixing ratio and is more sensitive to temperature. Thanks again for all the helpful input from everyone, nice to see how accurate all the answers are. Tags ambient mixing ratio soft solution temperature
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