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Jdmleesy
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Hi this is not my first part but i keep messing up when mixing up the resin could sumone please help me with how much resin i would need for a flat part measuring 3ft x 2ft made of 200g carbon, 3 layers of 290g woven glass,peel ply and mesh?
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Thank u warren I'm going to give it all a go 2day any other tips b4 I start
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Jdmleesy (09/04/2014)
Thank u warren I'm going to give it all a go 2day any other tips b4 I start
With infusion the key to perfect parts is a combination of things. The critical one being a perfectly sealed bag. I know how hard and frustrating this can be. Even the smallest of leaks will have a negative effect on the surface finish. When your starting/learning don't start the infusion without a perfect seal no matter how tempting it is to "give it a go" you will almost certainly be disappointed with the outcome and waste expensive materials.
With experience you can make a judgement call. If the leak is tiny you are unlikely to find it until you introduce the resin, this is still risky but does work. Start the infusion, as soon as the resin reaches the area of the leak you will see air being draw in indicating the leak point. Most small leaks are caused my a punctured bag so start applying small pieces of gum tape to seal the hole. You have to work quickly and as said is risky.
The other main issue is bridging, ie where the stack is not against the mould surface, tight corners, recesses etc. These will leave voids that will either fill with resin or leave dry areas. either can ruin the finished part.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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Resin usage
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
weigh everything including mesh, peelply etc and mix that weight of resin to aim for around 50/50,...
ChrisR
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11 Years Ago
I've always found this a pretty accurate quick reference for normal parts
ajb100
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11 Years Ago
Thanks for that yes its infusing So just for example if everything weights 200g Il have to mix 200g...
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
[quote][b]Jdmleesy (08/04/2014)[/b][hr]Thanks for that yes its infusing So just for example if...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
Exactly what I do ^ :) When I first started, I would measure out a few batches, for example 3 cups...
Hanaldo
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11 Years Ago
Thanks for the help guys I understand now and having some resin there ready incase it gets low...
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
I sometimes do a similar thing to hanaldo and I de gass all the cups before I start infusing and am...
ajb100
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11 Years Ago
I never bother degassing anyway to be honest, haven't had any problems with the resin I'm using.
Hanaldo
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11 Years Ago
Don't normally bother de-gassing either (unless I have had a particularly good curry) careful mixing...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
Even with the easy composites resin ?
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
[quote][b]Jdmleesy (08/04/2014)[/b][hr]Even with the easy composites resin ?[/quote] Yep.
wozza
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11 Years Ago
So do u clamp off the resin feed and still leave the vacume pulling for abit to degass it in the...
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
[quote][b]Jdmleesy (08/04/2014)[/b][hr]So do u clamp off the resin feed and still leave the vacume...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
Although using the gelcoat would technically make it resin rich as well, it's essentially doing the...
Hanaldo
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11 Years Ago
[quote][b]Hanaldo (09/04/2014)[/b][hr]Although using the gelcoat would technically make it resin...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
Thank u warren I'm going to give it all a go 2day any other tips b4 I start
Jdmleesy
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11 Years Ago
[quote][b]Jdmleesy (09/04/2014)[/b][hr]Thank u warren I'm going to give it all a go 2day any other...
wozza
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11 Years Ago
The bag leaking air will be my next problem watch lol
Jdmleesy
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