laminating on to cured epoxy


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Hi guys...I'm messing around with hand layup of twill carbon in a complex three part mould. The three parts are laid up seperately and then joined with an inflation bladder. There is an advantage for me in letting the parts cure to B stage (not sure wha range of cure that covers) and then joining with fresh uncured epoxy. The question is what state can you let epoxy cure to before it needs sanding for good adhesion and what is the chemical process that stops expoxing adhereing well once cured?
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Warren (Staff) - 5/5/2020 11:59:16 AM
Although the bond strength wont be quite as high, in that kind of design, it won't be an issue as you are wrapping around the tube so anything below is mechanically locked into place and there is no real mechanism to shear off the layers.

A lot of UD fibre in the lay up will certainly help with the hoop strength on those brackets with a bit of plain for all round strength. 

Weather you stop and let it cure after step 2 is probably more an issue of practicality, 
Thanks Warren, that is the kind of answer I was hoping for! I'll do a small test piece to check out the 'tack time' you've mentioned with Chris above. Again many thanks for taking the time to reply.
Matt

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