Carbon Fiber reinforcements can be added to concrete structures to reinforce them and make them stronger. Whether it is new construction or existing, the carbon fiber can increase the load capacity for concrete construction...
Read MoreBuilding a model from epoxy and Styrofoam allows for the addition of more styrofoam as needed for further detail. As the outside layer or “shell” has been getting laminated, it has become necessary to add more foam...
Read MoreProject M1911 gets its shape from the polystyrene foam that was cut previously. An ABS plastic pipe will run through the center of this foam to serve a few purposes: Add rigidity and strength to the structure Provide the barrel...
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 MoreCarbon Fiber can be used to wrap the outside or the inside of pipelines as a way to reinforce and strengthen them. Carbon Fiber is lightweight yet extremely strong. It can be field-installed on pipelines that are clean and...
Read MoreCutting and machining of cured composites parts can be challenging. Cured composites can wear cutting blades out very quickly. They are also very dusty when cut without using cutting fluid. Many of these problems can be...
Read MoreRan across an interesting Youtube video demonstrating an epoxy resin infusion process on some test panels and fuselage. It is interesting how everybody has their own terminology and technique for resin infusion. There is...
Read MoreNASA, the space agency for the U.S. government, has investigated the use of advanced composites for use in future vehicle programs. The Composite Crew Module (CCM) has been designed and built as a travel vehicle for astronauts...
Read MoreBuilding a custom car body with fiberglass can be achieved without using a mold! This will be a truly custom, unique vehicle. It will take planning and hands-on work, but is very possible as shown in these YouTube videos. There...
Read MoreBoeing’s 787 will be the first composites-intensive commercial airliner. Traditionally made from aluminum, carbon fiber composites will work to create a plane that is stronger and lighter with fewer manufactured parts....
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...
Read MoreOne of my projects is repairing a composite hood for a large International Medium-Duty truck. This hood is made of SMC, and is damaged in various locations to various degrees. In doing the repairs, I am using epoxy resin and...
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