Starter Kit og Making Pre-Preg


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Leon
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Hi EC,

After doing my infusion practice for over than 2 years, I loved to hear from you about what I need to do to having my first touch on pre-preg composites manufacture. would you please make a price list about the equipment of pre-preg (autoclaved/composites oven, pre-preg, storage chamber, etc". autoclaved seems like a spooky price tag, could we subtitute the fuction with curing oven?

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Leon
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Matthieu Libeert
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Matt,

Once again this is an extremely clear and well written tutorial! congrats!
I've read the entire paper and found a small typo (point 3. Cut the prepreg, second line, to transfer "TO TRANSFER" (2times to transfer is a mistake I think? Smile )
For the rest I don't know if there are some grammar of spelling errors since english is not my native language.

2 small questions:
- How long does it takes to have the prepreg from freezer temp to room temperature?
- I'm using maguire mirror glaze high temp mould release, would this be suitable for prepreg?
http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/b3ecfd4a-b4f8-447e-a689-885f.jpg


I Think I will use prepreg for a next project and will certanly place an order again for some materials then Wink

Matthieu Libeert
Founder MAT2 Composites X Sports
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www.mat2composites.com




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Hi Matthieu,

Thanks for the feedback. I've fixed the typo and spent the day adding in all of the photographs to the guide. There are lots of detailed photos in there now so it should be much easier to follow. I've updated the link on the original post so if you download that you'll get the new full version of the guide.

Answers to your questions:

- How long does it takes to have the prepreg from freezer temp to room temperature?


For a small amount (1-2m) it would only take a few hours. For a full roll (like the master rolls we're cutting from) it can take 24hrs.

- I'm using maguire mirror glaze high temp mould release, would this be suitable for prepreg?


Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. Even wax listed as 'High Temperature' is not really that high temperature and I don't know anyone using traditional wax of any kind for prepregs. It's chemical release agents (like Easy-Lease) all the way.

Enjoy the guide!

Matt

Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales
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