Hi,

I have just ordered a piece of the smallest cell honeycomb, but for one of my projects I would really like to have the material as this as 4 - 5 mm ..

Do you have any suggestions as to how I might machine it thinner?

I was considering cutting out a small section of the un-expanded stock, and then making a jig to told the piece compressed, while milling it thinner on my mill.

Does that sound like a feasible method?

Also, do you have any experience with how titanium bonds to (and into) Epoxy based composites, are you aware of any "pitfalls" with this metal?

I have successfully bonded aluminium before, using West Systems Resins, and Ti should be similar, but I'm wondering about your High Temp resin?

Cheers

Dravis

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Hi Dravis,

Reducing the thickness of the honeycomb should not be a problem at all if you have access to a milling machine; this is the perfect machine for the job. Simply clamp the unexpanded honeycomb in place and mill it down to the thickness you require. I can't see any problem with this plan and I know of several customers who have done this.

With regards to bonding to titanium; there should be no problem here. Generally epoxy will bond well to most metals, including titanium. Ensure the material is thoroughly degreased and clean of any dirt or contaminents and you should be fine. Our high temperature epoxy will bond well.

I hope this helps and wish you all the best with your project.

All the best, Matt

Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales