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flamano
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Attempted to use the XPREG XT135 Tooling Prepreg multiple times with the same poor results.
What causes the cavities and how what can I do to get a good result?
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ArturK
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Please write more information about your curing schedule.
Do you use autoclave for curing that prepregs or just an oven?
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XPREG XT135 Tooling Prepreg
flamano
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6 Years Ago
Please write more information about your curing schedule. Do you use autoclave for curing that prepregs or just an oven?
ArturK
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6 Years Ago
I used a standard oven following the curing cycle on the data sheet. The mold is CNC aluminum with several coats ofEasy-Lease. First layer of surface carbon and a second of backing, vacuumed with...
flamano
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6 Years Ago
if you are using a standard oven then the ramp rate wont have been controlled, this would probably mean the ramp rate was too high, especially if you are using an aluuminium tool. You really need to....
scottracing
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6 Years Ago
I have been using a thermostat and incremental turning it up 2.5 decrees over the course of an hour and have had good results before. Do you think it would be adventurous to increase the temperature....
flamano
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6 Years Ago
I've just re-read this, did you definitely use perforated release film? If so use solid release film next time as you will be drawing resin out of the part!
scottracing
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6 Years Ago
Thanks for the advice, ill try it out.
flamano
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6 Years Ago
No don't, follow the instructions of the XT135. XT135 needs perforated release film not unperforated. I have managed to get good results with the XT135, but I did find it critical that the material...
Hanaldo
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6 Years Ago
Thanks for your reply's. Makes seance that it has expired, I have had it for 5 months in and out the freezer it worker perfectly up until the 3 month mark when cavities started forming on the surface...
flamano
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6 Years Ago
If it works, there's no real problem doing it. The tooling pre-pregs will have a tougher surface and so the mouds will last longer, but if you're only doing a few parts then it will be fine.
Hanaldo
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6 Years Ago
I didn't realise you have to use perf on this material, I haven't used it before but it's similar to another preg I've used from SHD. Everyday is a school day.
scottracing
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6 Years Ago
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