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Raf, from Canada

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Rafael Piccoli	R Rafael Piccoli posted 5 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
R Group: Forum Members Posts: 19, Visits: 84	Glad to be here! I have started working with composites just recently and looking to add it to my Industrial Design Portfolio. I have one question to start off with. What is the best material to use as a plug to laminate a simple carbon fibre plate through vacuum infusion? I have tried acrylic and aluminum. However, it never comes out with a clear and clean look. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 8.5K	If the finish is not already high gloss and smooth, then sand it smooth and then polish it to a high gloss then you should have a tool ready to go. Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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Rafael Piccoli	R Rafael Piccoli posted 5 Years Ago HOT Post Details
R Group: Forum Members Posts: 19, Visits: 84	Thanks Warren!
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Rafael Piccoli	R Rafael Piccoli posted 5 Years Ago Post Details
R Group: Forum Members Posts: 19, Visits: 84	I am currently making a carbon fibre case for my AirPods and I noticed that the best way to laminate the bottom part of the case (Bigger Side) is to make two separate molds and then glue them together so there is no carbon fibre distortion. Does anybody have any tips on how to put two carbon fibre parts together while making It look 'natural'? Or if anyone has done a carbon fibre AirPods case before and could point out some tips I would be extremely grateful. Thanks in advance! Raf
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rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

Hi Raf If it's a flat carbon sheet that you'd like to produce, then a glass sheet would likely offer the best solution to getting a glossy cosmetic finish. Depending upon the size required, a mirror...

MarkMK - 5 Years Ago

Just be careful about your choice of release agent on Glass. We would recommend a good quality modern chemical release agent such as our EasyLease or similar. Problem being, mould release wax is har...

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

Thank you for the help, I appreciate it! I have been using 'Partall' PVA, but I am afraid it will ruin the gloss look once applied and laminated. Do you suggest that would be the case? Thanks in...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

PVA will definitely ruin the glass finish. It creates its own surface, so you will get virtually the same finish off any flat surface whether it's aluminium or glass or plastic, etc. In fact it would...

Hanaldo - 5 Years Ago

Great, thank you! What is the best use for the PVA that I have? I am also planning on making a mold out of a plug made up of Industrial Design clay. What is the best recommended finish for the clay...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

Only use PVA when you have a plug with a questionable surface, like a 1k paint or the like where you need to create a barrier.

SleepingAwake - 5 Years Ago

Thank you, I appreciate it! One more question in the time being. What is a breather cloth used for? Does it just replace the infusion mesh, or is it supposed to be placed on top of it? Also, if any...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

Breather is used on prepreg parts to get a good airflow in the vacuum bag and therefore even vacuum levels across the part. When used on a wet layup the same fleece is referred to as bleeder. There.....

SleepingAwake - 5 Years Ago

In terms of the clay, I'm not certain how tough or durable it is, but if it's anything like the consistency of most car body fillers/bondo, then it might be necessary to give it a fairly light...

MarkMK - 5 Years Ago

Thank you, I truly and kindly appreciate it! It all makes sense to me now. I also understand that I am to weigh the amount of Carbon Fibre I chose and from that I can define how much resin to use......

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

For simple wet lay that works fine. You don't need to physically weigh it out if that's a bit awkward, just calculate it from the nominal weight of the cloth and surface area used. eg a 200gsm cloth,...

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

Thank you, much appreciated! As seen on the photo below I have been getting this white sort of finish. the reflection of the light is pretty clear. However, that the scratches and the "White finish"...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

Its hard to tell in photos but it could be slight marring on the mould surface, a slight witness mark from the release agent? How was the release? did it come off easily? Sometimes on thin sheets, if...

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

On that attempt, I used just Wax Mold Release and not a chemical release agent. I will now try with a chemical one on a polished glass surface as we discussed earlier and can definitely let you know....

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

I am back with another question. What is the best way to properly apply Duratec Surface Primer (707-002)? As in sanding, cure time and so on? Thanks in advance Rafael

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

I would follow the manufacturers recommendations. Its not a product I have used personally.

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

I hope all is well with everyone! I finally managed to produce a usable Mold. Though, now that I reached this stage, what is the next best recommended move to ready the mold? Would I need to wet san...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

If the finish is not already high gloss and smooth, then sand it smooth and then polish it to a high gloss then you should have a tool ready to go.

Warren (Staff) - 5 Years Ago

Thanks Warren!

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

I am currently making a carbon fibre case for my AirPods and I noticed that the best way to laminate the bottom part of the case (Bigger Side) is to make two separate molds and then glue them togethe...

rafapiccoli - 5 Years Ago

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