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rallyfly
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Hello guys and girls
Has anyone had any practical experience thinning epoxy resin for infusion ?
I have been advised that if I use MEK at no more than 2% in the part A it will be ok.
I understand that there may be a reduction in strength which wont be an issue for the parts I make.
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A good way to improve viscosity of the resin during infusion is to apply some heat with a heat gun as it works its way through the part.
The thing to watch out for is that you don't apply too much heat (depending on what the temperature rating is for the vacuum bag and stack materials) and that you have enough pot life.
I know solvents are popular for thinning out mixtures, such as thick paints, but between coats you wait a few minutes to allow the solvents to evaporate. The idea is to just thin out the resin/paint long enough for you to apply it where it needs to be (through a paint gun, or into a crevice) but that it is completely evaporated by the time the epoxy mix cures. In the case of infusion, I don't think the solvent will be able to evaporate from the mix (most definitely not completely or properly at least).
I can't speak from experience in terms of adding MEK into epoxy for infusion, but just something to consider.
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Thinning down epoxy resin for infusion
rallyfly
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9 Years Ago
never done that but heard about that as well... Can I ask you why you just don't buy resin for...
matthieutje65
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9 Years Ago
A good way to improveviscosity of the resin during infusion is to apply some heat with a heat gun as...
Chris Scott
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9 Years Ago
Thanks for the reply fellas. Yer I,m looking at it as an option because for me it a $70 dollar...
rallyfly
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9 Years Ago
What is the mixed viscosity of this resin?
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
They tell me its 600 mPas @25 C
rallyfly
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9 Years Ago
I think it would work as is, depending on the size and layup of your part. I regularly infuse with...
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
Thankyou Hanaldo My largestmould is 1m x 1m max centre fed so you have given me confidence that I...
rallyfly
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9 Years Ago
Give it a go, I'm confident it would work. Just be aware of the flow rate, that will be the biggest...
Hanaldo
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9 Years Ago
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