Hi,

A small company who produce motorcycle helmets is starting to make carbon fiber shells, but their problem is the alignement of the weaves. They want to do something like the image attached, but when the ballon is is inserted in the mould and inflated, it causes the distortion of the weaves. They asked me how could solve the problem...i´ve seen some videos of helmet fabrication, but it doesn´t show much. Someone knows how to fix the carbon in place with the weaves aligned, preventing distortion?

Many Thanks,
Pedro

Hi Pedro,

I imagine they would have used a spray tack or similar product to hold the  surface layer of weave in position so that it does not move during the moulding process.  They would probably be using something like our  FusionFix GP Spray Adhesive to hold it in place.  You only need a light dusting of the adhesive for it to hold the fabric in place.


Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant