Product links ► https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/learning/producing-complex-hollow-carbon-fibre-parts
Further information and links ▼
Advanced level composites video tutorial outlining the process of laminating and vacuum bagging a complex, hollow carbon fibre part, including the use of silicone intensifiers to achieve proper consolidation in challenging areas.
As well as the main moulding, the guide also covers bonding in the internal structure including longerons, bulkheads, and spars to complete the fuselage for a composite 'flying wing' drone.
00.00 Introduction
01.02 Planning: Materials and Process Selection
03.36 First Step: Preforming Intensifiers
07.11 Cutting Templates & Lap Strategies
09.22 Reinforcement Kit Cutting
10.26 Laminating the Prepreg
13.02 Intensifier Placement & Mould Closure
14.31 Co-cured Intensifiers
15.44 Vacuum Bagging & Cure
16.23 Demould & Trim
17.19 Internal Structure
21.51 Clearcoating & Finished Part
Related Videos▼
How the pattern was designed
https://youtu.be/dDqTGr8NW7A
CNC machining composite patterns
https://youtu.be/CWAvo8DIZ9s
How the moulds were made
https://youtu.be/PcCUME6vbwE
XT135 tooling prepreg
https://youtu.be/k4GdAuNji5g
Introduction to XC110 prepreg
https://youtu.be/HfrFaKDsJxc
Full project details (including links to all the products used)▼
UK and World ►https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/learning/producing-complex-hollow-carbon-fibre-parts
EU ►https://www.easycomposites.eu/learning/producing-complex-hollow-carbon-fibre-parts