How to Make Prepreg Carbon Fibre Parts (XPREG® XC110)

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Complete introduction to out-of-autoclave prepreg carbon fibre using the special XPREG® XC110 system. Explains what prepregs are, how they are stored, shipped and handled and what materials and equipment are needed to work with them.
In this tutorial, we use the prepreg carbon fibre mould which we made in the preceding tutorial.

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  • @willofthemaker
    @willofthemaker2 жыл бұрын

    These are honestly some of the best tutorials in all of youtube. Clear, thorough, gives options, does and dont's, and general tips. Fantastic work!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @darrent8106

    @darrent8106

    Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely agree.

  • @GordonGreenCincinnati
    @GordonGreenCincinnati5 жыл бұрын

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    @ahriman46

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @yellowcactustvz4929

    @yellowcactustvz4929

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @atomicgamer014

    @atomicgamer014

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @GordonGreenCincinnati

    @GordonGreenCincinnati

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart

    @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @ovalwingnut
    @ovalwingnut6 жыл бұрын

    {always} Outstanding video tutorials... Presenter is top notch. Thank you

  • @barirwin8559
    @barirwin85596 жыл бұрын

    superbly written script and confidently presented. excellant work all involved.

  • @vtecminileon
    @vtecminileon3 жыл бұрын

    you know the presenter is solid when he makes you want to buy their product haha

  • @andypuempel2570
    @andypuempel2570 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Tutorials from Easy Composites. Very clearly explained and a great introduction. Thanks for putting these together.

  • @abelnyarko4871
    @abelnyarko48715 жыл бұрын

    excellent tutorial. looking forward to learn more from you. you are the best among all other videos I've watched

  • @Avionics1958
    @Avionics19584 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful material. I am glad I found you.

  • @Easwarankrish
    @Easwarankrish4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation! Very informative and clear. Kudos to the presenter!

  • @easycompositestv
    @easycompositestv6 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, had to re-upload the same tutorial when I realised it was missing the sidebar which helps to navigate through the content!

  • @SBaron27

    @SBaron27

    6 жыл бұрын

    Easy Composites Ltd awesome this series of prepreg tutorials, I'm in love with that oven 😍.

  • @yousifdelvalle4162

    @yousifdelvalle4162

    5 жыл бұрын

    How much would you say this entire process costs- for example, If I have a CNC and the Oven - How much would the cnc board cost? How much would the CNC sealer cost? How much would the prepreg mold cost? How much would the bags cost? so on... Even a rough estimate would help. Is there a minimum size required per roll order? - Thanks.

  • @yasirmujahid3233

    @yasirmujahid3233

    5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos. I have one question you might be able to answer. I'm using currently XC110 3k and 6k prepregs. When I intend to use them, I defrost them for four hours usually. But the problem I'm facing is that prepregs become very hard, unlike the ones in your videos. What could be the reason if I may ask? Thank you. FYI, I have not exceeded the recommended out time.

  • @ojoaereo241

    @ojoaereo241

    4 жыл бұрын

    Easy Composites Ltd hi where can I order from you to the USA?

  • @bucky7685

    @bucky7685

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get those tools to laminate. I just started a job but in need of some tools

  • @comment_deleted
    @comment_deleted4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, That did not feel like a 17 min video. Great work

  • @konstantingoodbrother860
    @konstantingoodbrother8606 жыл бұрын

    Guys you are the best. Wish I could have enough budget to study on your courses.

  • @hfranke07
    @hfranke075 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so awesome. Great video.

  • @FairladyS130
    @FairladyS1303 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, with all the detail hand work involved no wonder CF parts like that timing cover can be expensive.

  • @Jesusprayerwarriorbw
    @Jesusprayerwarriorbw2 жыл бұрын

    It blows me away how amazing your products come out! I dont believe that I have the talent nor patience for this, but would love some CF parts on my car or motorcycle.

  • @chuckymack4
    @chuckymack44 жыл бұрын

    I do this for a living , and this is spot on! Good Job!!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Seal of approval! Thanks Chuck.

  • @mitchimal
    @mitchimal4 жыл бұрын

    Seriously the best how to I've ever seen. You are exceptional honestly

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mitch, that's very kind.

  • @BlenderPhysics
    @BlenderPhysics Жыл бұрын

    Having today a job interview as a starting composite engineer, thanks for the clear videos guys! :)

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope the interview went well!! :)

  • @az0th
    @az0th10 ай бұрын

    This guy LOVES carbon fibre. Has a carbon fibre butter knife and everything

  • @flx6470
    @flx64702 жыл бұрын

    Great presentation, easy to understand but very detailed. It came clear to me that it will take lots of practice to build something looking as perfect as the part shown there. Best regards from Germany

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks F lx, we appreciate the great feedback and best wishes to you in Germany! :)

  • @ChimeraActual
    @ChimeraActual6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration!

  • @carbonxc6365
    @carbonxc63655 жыл бұрын

    The surface looks great in Glossy

  • @daltanionwaves
    @daltanionwaves3 жыл бұрын

    Still the best composites videos on youtube. Su perb

  • @JasaBangunRumahDanGedung
    @JasaBangunRumahDanGedung6 жыл бұрын

    Wow, clean work

  • @JohnSmith-ch9lp
    @JohnSmith-ch9lp2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have enjoyed this tutorial! 👌

  • @vikendy9763
    @vikendy97636 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful, thanks

  • @DangolWhopper
    @DangolWhopper2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as usual. Tip for future videos, though; please, if you're going to hold the part/focus object, please hold it still or better yet just set it on the table so the camera can see it easily.

  • @andrewtreloar7389
    @andrewtreloar73896 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial, wish you guys were in Australia!!

  • @oliverlavermicocca2455

    @oliverlavermicocca2455

    6 жыл бұрын

    agreed!! buying composites in Australia is a pain in the arse

  • @mickholgate3347

    @mickholgate3347

    6 жыл бұрын

    agreed!

  • @GetUpFalcon

    @GetUpFalcon

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@oliverlavermicocca2455 Thank you for spelling arse properly. I can't stand all the wannabe Americans populating this country.

  • @jpt9888
    @jpt98886 жыл бұрын

    Pretty good tutorial I have to say. It’s not structural so both plies at 0 and the second ply also cut into the corner is no big deal although I’ve never heard of a cure being done without breather over the whole job. Even just an oven cure should still have light breather over it.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely better to not put the breather over the laminate surface when using the XC110 out-of-autoclave. It is convention for autoclave prepregs and an autoclave-cure to put breather over the whole laminate surface but we find the results are improved by not using breather over the surface under these conditions. Also, it's certainly not unheard of to use breather more sparingly even for autoclave cure conditions and actually quite important to avoid breather in particularly tight geometries.

  • @jpt9888

    @jpt9888

    6 жыл бұрын

    Easy Composites Ltd yeah I mean I've never used that material so i can't speak from experience, but all clave cures should still be allowed to have the air channel that breather gives. Light can work it's way round most corners, especially if you dib the bag, and of course you can still tailor the breather into the corners if you're using heavy; kind of the same way you would the laminate on a visual ply.

  • @maxnits9556
    @maxnits95568 ай бұрын

    Could this be achieved using dry reinforcement and wet laminating for small production purposes to save on cost? What would the cons be exactly? Thank you!

  • @darkshadowsx5949
    @darkshadowsx59495 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demo. This is how you sell products. By making these great tutorials you mitigate any confusion or misguidance that may result in poor ratings from the ignorant. Currently i have no room to store this Prepreg in a freezer nor do i have space for a suitable oven. Knowing those requirements i wont end up buying something i cant store or use properly. In my case vacuum impregnation is the best option although a bit more involved. I already have a suitable vacuum pump. i just need a few other things to get started.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the tutorial, even if you've concluded that for you resin infusion will be a better fit. It is worth pointing out that although we state an 'out-life' of 30 days for our XC110 system, this is VERY much on the safe side and we have used material that's been out of the freezer for 2-3 months without any problems at all. Officially we'll stick with the 30 days figure but this is not a reactive system and so if you do want to experiment with prepregs without the ability to keep them frozen then you wouldn't have to worry too much about them being out for more than 30 days at ambient.

  • @azzedineelmasbahi7178
    @azzedineelmasbahi71785 жыл бұрын

    Ok so now I’m ready to make my own f1

  • @mayursingh7959
    @mayursingh79593 жыл бұрын

    bhai bohot sahi explain kiya tumne:-)

  • @henryhuang5845
    @henryhuang58454 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @realint5484
    @realint54843 жыл бұрын

    This is good information

  • @marcosonnessa4871
    @marcosonnessa48716 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Excellent video! Could I use a mid layer of foam to increase the overall strength of the final piece, or it doesn't make sense with those pre peg sheets? Thanks

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Creating a cored panel with pre-preg materials is commonly done to improve strength and stiffness so it is possible to do so. You need the right core material to withstand the cure temperatures and depending on the resin uptake of the core, you may need to use a film adhesive to add resin adhesive to bond them together properly.

  • @sai-ij8es
    @sai-ij8es3 жыл бұрын

    For cutting more peices of pre preg accurately, a fabric cutting machine can be used effectively.

  • @PETROS747
    @PETROS7476 жыл бұрын

    nice project

  • @metracxx
    @metracxx4 жыл бұрын

    this is helpful for my masters thesis

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad it's helped.

  • @mohamedeladly2871
    @mohamedeladly28716 жыл бұрын

    its very good materials

  • @StepHenSportsCards
    @StepHenSportsCards3 жыл бұрын

    I've got a few questions, first doesn't a your standard twill weave carbon fiber cloth lay down extraordinarily well as in very flat and without creases into even the most intricate of molds, one of the reasons it's a beloved material for parts prototyping, what I'm asking is this stuff is not for making parts that require such precision then? in which case you'd go with a standard two part epoxy resin? I know it's strength and light weight are why it's used in motorcycling but they also use it for exhausts, because the stuff basically won't be effected at those temperatures but you were worried about excessive heat from a heat gun, does this stuff have different heat properties? So other than less mess and added material, actual time it would take and the skill needed; if you can do work with carbon fiber cloth you can do pre peg just as easily right and? What about costs over time and vise versa? plus repeatability, if you were making similar parts over and over you'd be doing it with cloth and resin correct, to yeild the most consistent results over and over, while if you were just doing a certin project once every couple years then the convenience will be worth using pre peg? what about the same parts cloth and pre peg does one out preform the other or are they apples and oranges? sorry for so many questions but this is my first time seeing pre peg, what cool stuff. made me a subscriber, thanks

  • @rickardcarlsson4525
    @rickardcarlsson45255 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and informative video! Q: Looks like you have very sharp corners/edges, what is the minimum corner radious you would recommend?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we did choose to make a component with some very tight radii in this video. Tight radii like those on this component do make the layup more difficult and also increase the chances of bridging or pin-holes/micro voiding on these corners so wherever possible they should be avoided, however in this video we wanted to show what is possible. I would suggest trying to avoid corners with a radius of less than 1mm but wherever possible, make them as large as the design allows.

  • @dougzzzie738
    @dougzzzie738 Жыл бұрын

    Noted. Looks like I need to go shopping before I attempt fenders for my project car

  • @christianherrera4729
    @christianherrera47296 жыл бұрын

    Could you guys do a video on the different surface finishes different methods produce? I'd love to see how I can get a perfect, glass smooth glossy finish!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can get a very good finish straight from the mould (as you see in this video). Achieving a 100% flat surface finish from the mould is not actually possible (using the out-of-autoclave method or an autoclave cure system) because the carbon fibre will always print through slightly on the surface. Almost always, this amount of print through would be acceptable but if it isn't, the only way to achieve a perfect flat gloss is to clear coat, then flat and polish the part after it's been made.

  • @karaebdi8337
    @karaebdi83373 жыл бұрын

    it was great like always

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kara :)

  • @pengsanduktv9552
    @pengsanduktv95525 жыл бұрын

    im always curios how do you put a hole for screw like a deep one that doesnt penetrate to the back of it

  • @rksharma3807
    @rksharma38074 жыл бұрын

    At what tempararure heating and coolingis done ,Sir

  • @christianpaulroldan4010
    @christianpaulroldan40104 ай бұрын

    Good one

  • @DonPatrivio
    @DonPatrivio3 жыл бұрын

    Could you show how make it when the object, like a bumper, have 2 different faces ( An external clean and other with brackets in the interior. ) ? Really thanks for everything. Very helpfull. Best, P R E L !

  • @davidr.massey419
    @davidr.massey4194 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely excellent video how-to with PrePeg! I am interested in using 3D printing with PEEK plastic(Stratasys's out of patent Ultem9010 and 9085) using 3DP-Platform WorkBench Series #400 printer ("X"axis 57" by "Y"axis 39" by "Z"axis 27" high get their 2 largest diameter extruders with this rig(about 55k$ with enclosures). The method suggested skips the expensive female molding processes and gives the customer flexability with his own parts or panels(no longer wasted time making molds however u must design on CAD for actual parts destined for PrePeg coverings).

  • @empireStyle

    @empireStyle

    3 жыл бұрын

    i am doing this for a few months now

  • @ilustradsn
    @ilustradsn8 ай бұрын

    Hi, is there a way to laser-cut the tape mask patron?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    8 ай бұрын

    We have not seen laser cutting. But certainly on large scale production environments, CNC cutting with a dedicated cutter is a common method for cutting pre-preg templates to speed up production.

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog4 жыл бұрын

    Great common sense filmography imo. It’s made real simple for deplorables like me.

  • @omegaelixir
    @omegaelixir5 жыл бұрын

    How about ceramic, I do moulds in ceramic and that avoifs a lot of barriers that are needed

  • @JohnSmith-hy3cu
    @JohnSmith-hy3cu4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Please make me some carb fiber wheels.

  • @vivekthakur5937
    @vivekthakur59374 жыл бұрын

    Dear Sir, If I want to make a sphere of FRP of having the dia around 1000mm then how it is possible have the same in FRP in outer side as finished....!

  • @kane0508LCAC
    @kane0508LCAC3 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing! Quick question. If I was to use a powder coating oven, how would you go about working the vacuum pump in? Thanks!!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 ай бұрын

    A form of bulkhead fitting (Pneumatic/airline suppliers) that allows attachment of the pump the the fitting and then internally from the fitting to the part.

  • @kane0508LCAC

    @kane0508LCAC

    3 ай бұрын

    @@easycompositestv thank you

  • @DjCasonDrift
    @DjCasonDrift6 жыл бұрын

    What is the heat properties of the prepreg? can it be used for intercooler piping intake manifolds and valve covers?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    The Tg of the resin system used in the XC110 prepreg is 120°C therefore it should not be used for applications where it will be exposed to service temperatures of around 115°C. The service temperature around the intake and valve covers will depend on a number of factors so you're best checking your configuration using an infrared thermometer in order to know what temperature you have in these areas.

  • @mattcolorz
    @mattcolorz4 жыл бұрын

    I've watched quite a few of your videos and they're all very helpful! However there is one thing i'd still like to ask, that is; how to manufacture a part that has 2 moulds (a negative and a positive side)? Meaning that one mould has the relative "bottom" side of the part and mould 2 has the relative "top" side of the part. How do i go about gluing or curing the two moulded parts together seamlessly to make one smooth and perfect finished part? Thanks!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you make them as 2 parts, then use a structural adhesive to bond them together seamlessly. Alternatively, depending on equipment and facilities available to you, it may be possible to make them with matched tooling, but this can be quite complicated. It is not a process we have videos for yet but is something we may cover in the future.

  • @Str33tfalcon
    @Str33tfalcon6 жыл бұрын

    Nice breakfast entertainment. Great!

  • @doktorking8030

    @doktorking8030

    3 жыл бұрын

    Орж

  • @doktorking8030

    @doktorking8030

    3 жыл бұрын

    яыыыыяяяы

  • @iakwbosnomik8622
    @iakwbosnomik86225 жыл бұрын

    I have two questions Can the carbon look nice finished when the mold side isn't the part we want to look at? How are we going to achieve nice quality finish in this situation? Second question is when do we need to use extra epoxy on the fibers? Also the weight of the new carbon part you made vs the old engine cover. Thanks!

  • @yunpeiyang4904

    @yunpeiyang4904

    4 жыл бұрын

    In this tutorial the mold is female. You can always use a male instead of a female mold. The process isn't much different from that with a male mold. The 2 molds at 8:59 are male.

  • @charliegates1088
    @charliegates10889 ай бұрын

    You mention CAD flattening methods when making templates, could you point us in the direction of where to find more information about this?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    9 ай бұрын

    Very much depends on the Specific CAD package being used as to if it has an appropriate tool built in.

  • @milosmarec4339
    @milosmarec43396 жыл бұрын

    Hallo, perfect video tutorial. Thanks for it:) How do you repair the surface imperfections on prepreg parts?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    In many cases they can be filled by lacquering the parts if you choose to go that route.

  • @milosmarec4339

    @milosmarec4339

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for answer:)I will try it:)If it will not work,I will try a high temperature epoxy resin.

  • @manuel-wu8sp
    @manuel-wu8sp Жыл бұрын

    congratulations for your videos.. they are always very useful. one question, is it necessary to keep the vacuum pump on during the entire curing phase in the oven or is it enough that there is a perfect vacuum in the bag?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we always recommend keeping the pump on throughout the cure cycle.

  • @mayankpandey5099
    @mayankpandey50993 жыл бұрын

    Can I get the links of previous you have discussed in starting

  • @bigyak1303
    @bigyak13034 жыл бұрын

    I have a question can I use it on a motocross clutch cover which has a hard life so do I need more layers to make it stronger? (If yes how many)

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    In theory, yes, it should be possible - you would need to incorporate some of the fibres at +/-45 degrees as well as 0/90 to ensure you had uniform mechanical strength in each direction. As a starting point, I would recommend matching the thickness of the original part if made in metal - doing so will result in a lighter finished piece but with similar overall strength.

  • @Jpifr
    @Jpifr4 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I love your videos, thanks for everything, there are so well explained ! I'm looking for a video about latex bladders, is that in your plans ? And do you think that a latex bladder part could be stronger than one using a vacuum bag, a vacuum bag put on the piece 1 atmospheric pressure, is not it ? And a latex bladder could be pump up to few atmospheric pressure ? ????

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jean-pierre, we might well do a video in the future about positive pressure bladders. At the moment, I don't think it's imminent because we have lots of other things to cover too and - to be honest - moulds that can take high pressures come with several risks which make them less suitable for home projects but it's still something we could cover in the future. To answer your question, there could be advantages to higher pressure (more consolidation) over just the one bar of pressure available in a vacuum only setup, although if done correctly, the difference would be small.

  • @Jpifr

    @Jpifr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@easycompositestv Thanks ! That's helpful 👌👍

  • @SS454LS6
    @SS454LS66 жыл бұрын

    What is the best way to reseal the carbon roll bags after each use? Doesn't appear to be much bag material to twist or fold.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, that's true, there a great deal. There is more 'slack' on the full rolls, which I guess are the ones that are likely to be in and out of the freezer more times, but on the shorter rolls it's really a matter of taping them back up if you need to re-freeze them. Some 2" wide clear tape will do the trick fine.

  • @markdeng4812
    @markdeng48125 жыл бұрын

    Really solid presentation. two questions here: 1. does industry also use the draping and prepreg procedures shown in this presentations? Since it seems to involve a lot of manual adjustment, large deviation may occur in large production. 2. in your channel, carbon fiber composite is mostly manufactured for laminate which has excellent lateral mechanical property but weak along out of plane direction. do you guys also make bulk composite parts which have fiber direction not only in plane but also in out of plane direction? Thank you.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Higher volume parts may need slightly different process and tools, however there are plenty of business using these techniques and materials to make parts in smaller and medium volumes. You can make parts stronger in those direction by rotating the plies of the material in a lay up. For many non-structural parts, this is not necessary though.

  • @ethangame3058
    @ethangame30586 жыл бұрын

    Lit video all explained bang bang bang thanjs

  • @keithseeberan
    @keithseeberan4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial but I need some advice? I am trying to copy a motorcycle part but how do I copy the inside too to match the top part? Thanks

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    You would need an inner mould or matched tooling. You can make it in two parts and bond together, or use carefully designed matched tooling to make one piece.

  • @keithseeberan

    @keithseeberan

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@easycompositestv ok that makes sense ! What weight carbon would you recommend ?thanks

  • @sreeharshapandula9968
    @sreeharshapandula99683 жыл бұрын

    What is the shrinkage value of this 6k 416g prepeg

  • @yunusahtemov8434
    @yunusahtemov84346 жыл бұрын

    Dear Paul, When do you say that polyester and vinylester tooling systems are don't have high surface temperature you mean HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature) and Tg (Glass Transit Temperature) of surface, or not?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the lower HDT of those systems mean that they are generally unsuitable for use with the XPREG pre-preg system. It is just possible to use Uni-mould tools when they have had a full postcure - however it needs a special low temperature cure cycle and the cosmetic results are not quite as good as other tooling systems.

  • @Monkeytz
    @Monkeytz6 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, but what do you do if you have some threded screws on the inside of the part ? How do you make a screw thred inside the part, as you generally are making the carbon fiber part on one face of the main part ? Thank you.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Generally screw threaded fixings like that are created after the main part. As the typical carbon moulding processes are "single sided" it can be hard to create fixings on the reverse. Different ways can be done, including bonding in aftermarket threaded studs or fixings, cutting up the original part to salvage fixings or fabricating or casting them in resin then bonding into place.

  • @Monkeytz

    @Monkeytz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Easy Composites Ltd is there a tutorial on how to do that? If not, maybe you can make one. It would be very helpfull. Thank you.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Every item is different so there no real way of covering them all in one tutorial.

  • @timothycarr8732
    @timothycarr87326 жыл бұрын

    Are there high accuracy, automated systems for cutting pre-preg? i.e. cnc laser / router

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, lots of them. Generally they use a 'drag knife' on a CNC plotter. This process is often known as kitting, especially when the CNC is used to cut lots of copies of each piece.

  • @MrTjmk
    @MrTjmk4 жыл бұрын

    How much suction is needed when vacuum bagging the wrapped part? Would attaching the suction hose to a common heavy duty shop-vac be sufficient or does it require much greater amounts of suction to pull out any air bubbles?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your vacuum pump needs to be capable of high levels of vacuum eg 29.9inhg or better. A vacuum cleaner will not get anywhere near close enough.

  • @slowpoke96Z28
    @slowpoke96Z284 жыл бұрын

    Nice.

  • @williambower5890
    @williambower5890 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine you've laminated and vacuum bagged, how long can you keep them like that before you cure in the oven? I was thinking of laminating several parts over a day or two in the evenings after work, say Thurs-Fri, then run the oven early Saturday morning whilst at I'm home all day.

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Not a problem at all. The outlife of the pre-preg is fine in most cases and a few days under vacuum at room temperature may very slightly help with consolidation on some difficult parts - in the same way debulking helps.

  • @mihaidimoiu
    @mihaidimoiu6 жыл бұрын

    Hi! How can I change the color of the carbon fiber? Like the carbon fiber on the new bugatti chiron? It's prefabricated red or ?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carbon fibre itself is charcoal in colour. You can have hybrid fabrics made with a half carbon, half dyed polyester mix but that is clearly a half black, half red look. To get an even red colour like on the Chiron, the easiest method is to spray the car with a tinted lacquer. Various paint companies offer tinted lacquers. With multiple layers and a strong tint, you could get the effect they have on the Chiron.

  • @mattapple2105
    @mattapple21054 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how important the temperarture during the curing process of the carbon fibre really is, does it make´s the material really that much stronger ?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes Matt, in the case of curing a prepreg material like we used in this video it simply won't cure without elevated temperature. The precision on the terperature (in terms of ramps and dwells) is more important for out of autoclave prepregs (like our XC110) but you will always find that prepregs have a cure cycle. It's often not a matter of the exact cure cycle making the cured laminate stronger but rather controlling the temperature in order to prevent an exotherm or to ensure proper resin flow.

  • @tancakar8987
    @tancakar89875 жыл бұрын

    does the high-temperature mold last longer then unimold on out of oven resin infusion?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Both have a hard mould finish so both are likely to have similar lifespan in terms of surface degradation. Of course the Uni-mould system is slightly easier to use and slightly cheaper to produce so for resin infusion only moulds is the preferred choice.

  • @tilakaradhya2538
    @tilakaradhya25383 жыл бұрын

    Do we need to apply releasing agent over mould surface before first ply?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you always need release agent.

  • @djeletropopstarify
    @djeletropopstarify5 жыл бұрын

    hi easy composites LTD then you placing part under vaccum what kind of pump is that it is the same like AC vacum pump?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's not dissimilar from a vacuum pump that you might use to charge an air conditioning system. The pump we used was the DVP EC.4; you can find these high quality DVP pumps on our website here: www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/vacuum-equipment-and-supplies/vacuum-pumps-and-equipment/composites-vacuum-pump.html

  • @simonhiscock4429
    @simonhiscock44295 ай бұрын

    How many backing plys would you typically use when making parts this way? Thanks!

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 ай бұрын

    Entirely depends on the application but typically for many cosmetic trim parts, engine bay covers etc only one is needed with the 210g surface ply to give an overall part thickness of approx. 0.75mm.

  • @nickbell3546
    @nickbell35466 жыл бұрын

    Isn't that the same intro sound as the TED talks??

  • @pcysneros
    @pcysneros4 жыл бұрын

    I layup for a living... I build nacelles for the A320 Neo and the G500/G600

  • @PocketRocket_
    @PocketRocket_7 ай бұрын

    What kind of glass would you use as a mould that is suitable for oven temperatures up to 200 degrees Celcius?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    7 ай бұрын

    For a flat sheet you can use a toughened and tempered glass. They come with a range of heat resistance so you'll need to check that it can withstand the 200°C you're looking for.

  • @nevillecreativitymentor
    @nevillecreativitymentor3 жыл бұрын

    If we have two CF finishes parts and want to join them ... can we put them back into the oven ? errr.... I have to make a Component which has two parts ... that need to be joined together in a super strong bond. They cannot be made in one go hence two parts and then join ... So after the two are made and cured in the oven ...can we join them together by putting them together back in the oven. (with off course CF applied) (I am sure i have not explained that well)

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    3 жыл бұрын

    That method generally is not necessary. Modern structural adhesives would be the easiest way to bond as long as you create a reasonable overlap/bonding joint.

  • @spencerhansen5804

    @spencerhansen5804

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@easycompositestv so I could in theory if I wanted a V pattern on one sheet, Id just have to lay the V pattern for the surface layer, then over lap the underlying layers???? trying to figure out how to make a v Pattern carbon part with out pre preg

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@spencerhansen5804 Hi Spencer, yes, that's correct lay the first ply with the herringbone pattern then all the following plies can be laminated as normal.

  • @davideferremi721
    @davideferremi7212 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video ! Question, is it possible to use pre-preg carbon without heating it in the oven? sorry but I'm inexperienced

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pre-preg needs a heat source applied in the proper cure cycle to cure properly, so generally an oven is the most common source for this.

  • @davideferremi721

    @davideferremi721

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@easycompositestv Okay, thanks a lot !

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog4 жыл бұрын

    Why can’t we get plain weave hi-modulus in usa??

  • @DavidG2P
    @DavidG2P4 жыл бұрын

    Was the second layer debulked as well before bagging and curing?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just the first layer on this part; as a thin laminate there's generally no need to run a second debulk. It is worth considering if building up more layers than here though to ensure good consolidation.

  • @munyaelliott
    @munyaelliott4 жыл бұрын

    Can i make a fixed wing drone like a MQ9 Reaper model or a Boeing 747 model fuselage and wings using carbon fiber only? Or do i have to mix it with Balsa wood which has been traditionally used in model aeroplanes?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can use carbon for these parts either on its own or in combination with a core material to add stiffness. Be aware that if you have internal areas, carbon will reduce signal strength.

  • @ionetuning6231
    @ionetuning62315 жыл бұрын

    can you explain the oven cure tell us the times and temperature in detail? i want to make carbon fiber rims

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    The full cure cycle detail is in the Technical Data sheet for the pre-preg you choose to use.

  • @kyrillkryvenko752
    @kyrillkryvenko7522 ай бұрын

    I've made an absolutely perfect mould using Airtech LTC3 tooling prepreg and a PU master, sealed with a very thin coat of epoxy and about 8 coats of MPP712EZ sealer from Chemtrend. I wonder why LTC3 worked so well and some other tooling systems fail with PU masters...

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    2 ай бұрын

    Its going to be down to some specific chemistry of the resins used in different pre-preg systems.

  • @millerchassis6119
    @millerchassis61196 жыл бұрын

    great video as always,would you sandwich a foam or honeycomb like product in between two layers of pre-preg on a structural part? and what sandwich material could handle the cure temps??

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can certainly do this. Rohacell is the easiest choice for a prepreg friendly core material, it's made from PMI and can handle the temperature and pressure of a prepreg cure cycle. We don't actually sell this foam at the moment but we do use it in projects from time to time. Other core material options are honeycombs; aluminium and Nomex. We do sell both of these core materials but unlike foam you need to consider '2-shot' or '3-shot' cures. To find out more about what these are and why you need to consider them you can read the technical data that accompanies our XA120 adhesive film: www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/prepreg/component-prepregs/xpreg-xa120-Prepreg-Adhesive-Film.html

  • @millerchassis6119

    @millerchassis6119

    6 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your help

  • @peto2771
    @peto27714 жыл бұрын

    is it possibe to use an FDM 3D printed mould with this material ? for example a mould made out of ASA Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    We haven't tried this specifically but I would have two concerns; one being any outgassing from a Styrene based material and secondly being whether the ASA has a suitable enough HDT to be able to work at the higher curing temperatures required to cure the PrePreg.

  • @MarcusMussawar
    @MarcusMussawar Жыл бұрын

    is it stronger to have morelayers of lighter weight or less of a heavier weight ?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on the specific application but there are minor differences between the two which may be relevant in a high level structural application.

  • @phillyphil1513
    @phillyphil15136 жыл бұрын

    i could see how this could appeal to a chef or someone in the culinary/food industry, all the prep is a lot like baking a cake. which sucks for me cause i'm impatient and have never gotten on with cooking. however my wife and mother could probably build chassis for Bugatti Veyrons as they LOVE this kind of prep and set work. lol

  • @JShel14
    @JShel145 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to use a laser cutter cnc machine to cut precious pieces out of the carbon fiber rolls?

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most commercially used pre-preg CNC cutting machines use a drag knife to do the cutting. A laser cutter might be difficult to get clean results due to having to cut through the carbon, epoxy and backing films, all of which will likely need different settings to cut perfectly.

  • @JShel14

    @JShel14

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@easycompositestv thank you

  • @breakwood8531
    @breakwood85314 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys have different colour carbon fibre weaves? Thanks

  • @easycompositestv

    @easycompositestv

    4 жыл бұрын

    In pre-preg format no. However we do have a small selection of standard cloths in a 50/50 hybrid color/carbon cloth which you can see here: www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/fabric-and-reinforcement/carbon-fibre-reinforcement/hybrid-and-decorative-carbon-fabrics

  • @ubedullaj2427
    @ubedullaj24273 жыл бұрын

    I need ur help

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