Carbon Fiber has a very high strength to weight ratio, which has provided a huge advantage when used in the construction of modern airplanes. Having several advantages over steel or aluminum has allowed for much higher use of...
Read MoreComposite materials that are used as reinforcements can be impregnated with resin ahead of time, are called prepregs. You use a prepreg in manufacturing different composite parts by cutting it out and laying it onto your mold,...
Read MoreI ran across an interesting video demonstrating case studies of composite manufacturers in the United Kingdom. This video paints a very pretty picture of companies that use these materials to manufacture a wide range of items...
Read MoreAnybody in the composites industry will tell you that things changed drastically. Market Analyst Lucintel recently completed a report titled “Global Composites Market 2009-2014: Opportunities, Market and Technologies.” This...
Read MoreMy IH SMC truck hood project involved repairing a large hole. This was one of my largest hurdles to the whole project. This is what I initially saw. The picture is showing the hood upside-down on a work table. The hole is the...
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