Metals and Materials

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2009-11-17 Composite Materials - Compositematerials:

Hi, Glass fibres are protected in the manufacturing process by coating with a "finish" which aids in handling and durability of the raw fibreglass material. The most common type is called "Volan A"

2009-11-14 Composite Materials - Composite car body:

Hi James You can use carbon and glass together - but carbon really works best with epoxy or at least vinylester. Use the carbon as the outer most layer. The thickness is determined by whether you

2009-11-12 Construction & Contractors - basement sump pit:

The crock does not have to have a bottom. It may have been left this way if when built the home had a water issue below. This would have allowed water pressure to be relieved and pumped out from below

2009-11-12 Composite Materials - Boat:

Hi Jovanovic I would use a heavier laminant on the bottom (hull) progressing to a lighter laminant on the top sides (hull side). I havent ever had much luck infusing CSM - but some have said that

2009-11-12 Composite Materials - Attaching sheets of carbon fiber together:

Hi, If you want to butt joint (along an edge) the best way is to cut a v-groove in the top and bottom and fill the splice with carbon and resin. A normal butt joint is VERY weak and will quickly