Hi, new here.

Only done a couple of simple carbon parts before but have a slightly more ambitious project in mind which I don't know how best to approach. How would you set about making a fairly thick section solid carbon part - think something like HANS device (don't worry I'm not attempting to make my own HANS!).

I understand the principles of vacuum bagging but if you have a split enclosed mould (like an injection mould tool), how would you ensure complete fill, create the pressure and where would you evacuate any excess resin (assuming pre-preg)?

I guess the tool would want to be aluminium and heated so as not to take too long to come up to temp in an oven?

Thanks for your assistance.

@ fgayford ..

I'll try to dig out the few photos I have of the process .. the mould now resides on another island, and even if my country is small, its still a bit of a drive to get there (across 3 bridges, one of which is the worlds 2. longest suspension bridge .. )
I'll try to get my friend to email me a few photos ...

I do have a few much simpler alu moulds, that work the same way .. I'll dig them out and do a test run .. with a few pictures along the way --

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