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| Todd Enlund |
 Sep 8 2008, 08:28 PM
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I want to make a few Carbon Fiber parts for my car... but I'm trying to decide on which fabric to purchase. Twill vs plain weave, weight, and tow size. I will be using the CF primarily for it's cosmetic value, so appearance is my primary concern. I believe that twill is my choice for weave, and I'd prefer as light a weight as possible... but I'm not sure what "tow size" is. I'm guessing that it has something to do with the size of the weave, and the heavier the cloth, the larger the tow. For example, 5.7oz cloth has a 3K tow, and 11oz cloth has a 6K tow. 5.7oz would be my preference, but I'm concerned that the weave may be smaller than I want as far as appearance goes, and I may be better off with 11oz.
Anyone have any experience, and can offer some advice? I plan on vacuum bagging with epoxy resin. |
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| sww914 |
Sep 8 2008, 09:04 PM
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If it's the appearance that you're primarily concerned with, get the one that looks good. Either will be really strong.
I bought a bunch of epoxy from these guys several years ago for a boat project- http://www.raka.com/ They were far and away the cheapest at that time, like 1/4th the price of West System epoxy. I don't know how they compare now, I haven't shopped for any lately. |
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| Todd Enlund |
Sep 8 2008, 09:25 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,252 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Reed (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(sww914 @ Sep 8 2008, 07:04 PM)  If it's the appearance that you're primarily concerned with, get the one that looks good. That's the problem, I can't see them in person, so I don't know what size the weave is... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 01:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 8 2008, 08:25 PM) QUOTE(sww914 @ Sep 8 2008, 07:04 PM) If it's the appearance that you're primarily concerned with, get the one that looks good. That's the problem, I can't see them in person, so I don't know what size the weave is... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Looks like you live in Boring,OR. Next time you are in PDX go to TAP Plastics http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/locations.php?lid=3 and you can see some carbon fiber. |
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Todd Enlund Carbon Fiber Sep 8 2008, 08:28 PM
sww914 You need more than one layer, buy some of each and... Sep 8 2008, 10:13 PM Sleepin Here are some fine examples of carbon fiber weave ... Sep 8 2008, 11:22 PM
Todd Enlund
Here are some fine examples of carbon fiber weave... Sep 8 2008, 11:34 PM jd74914
[quote name='Sleepin' post='1076915' date='Sep 8 ... Sep 10 2008, 07:15 AM Sleepin I looked into tow strength. Most everything I read... Sep 9 2008, 12:06 AM dw914er go with the double weave thing. Buddy has it for h... Sep 9 2008, 02:00 AM hcdmueller Find some carbon fibre with metal filament woven i... Sep 9 2008, 04:09 AM r_towle Where are you getting the supplies?
Rich Sep 9 2008, 07:33 PM Todd Enlund
Where are you getting the supplies?
Rich
Best p... Sep 9 2008, 08:35 PM Grngoat 3K, 6K, whatever refers to the number of individua... Sep 10 2008, 01:15 AM Todd Enlund
3K, 6K, whatever refers to the number of individu... Sep 10 2008, 02:56 PM charliew The cost of carbon along with it's availabilit... Sep 10 2008, 01:07 PM okieflyr The Kevlar can look cool as a hybrid into the carb... Sep 10 2008, 07:23 PM |
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