Carbon fiber-Also called graphite. It is known for its’ strength, being light weight and for its’ good looks. It is commonly used in the automobile, sporting goods and aerospace industry. A yard of carbon fiber cloth has millions of microscopic filaments all bundled together. For instance, in a 3k fiber fabric, each tow (or bundle) […]
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Wet out- The process of saturating the fiberglass fabric with epoxy or polyester resin to the point that all strands and holes are filled. Alligatoring- A cosmetic defect in the gel coat layer. It looks like a wrinkled surface which resembles alligator skin. This is often caused by the gel coat being applied too thin. […]
Neil, co-founder of RNS Artistic Concepts, sent us these pictures of a custom hot tub they manufactured using our epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth. They tiled over the fiberglass and resin, creating a beautiful hot tub. It turned out great! Thanks for sharing! Save Save
Selvage- The woven-edge portion of a fabric parallel to the warp, finished off so as to prevent the yarns from unraveling. Fiberglass tape typically has a selvage edge. It gives it a nice clean look. Mold Release – Also known as a release agent or parting film, depending which kind is being used. The two […]
One or our customers, Chet, sent us these pictures of his PT109 project. Here is a few things he said about his great looking RC boat- The hull, deck and cabin is made from 3/16″ balsawood. The hull was fiberglassed with your fabric and a resin I had on hand. The torpedo tubes are 1/2″ […]
To fully understand the composite processes, it is important to be familiar with the “lingo” used. Over the next couple of weeks we will be discussing commonly used words in the composite/fiberglass world. Composite– A combination of fiberglass and resin. Fiberglass fabric (including chopped strand mat, carbon fiber, aramid, and roving) is just a limp […]
Working with fiberglass and resin can be hazardous if you are not careful. It is important to wear proper safety clothing to protect you from fumes and from getting hazardous material on your skin. It is also imperative to work in a well ventilated area. The styrene in polyester and vinyl ester resins evaporates into […]
It is important to use a roller or squeegee when working with fiberglass and resin. They are used to evenly saturate the fabric, help get rid of air pockets and also get rid of the excess resin in the fabric. If you have too much resin, spots without resin or bubbles in your finished product, […]