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gsd2000

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11,515 posts

214 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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I have a few carbon fibre questions to ask you.

What process do you use to make your parts?

Where do you buy your carbon from?

I working on a basic robot for a uni project and we have made a simple arm out of perpex to move some objects out of the way, but i wanted to make them out of carbon as it would be stronger and look cooler.

Also need to make a small bracket to mount the ultrasonic sensors.

I have never worked with fibreglass or anything similar but i want to make a few parts for the ro

drew ss

2,683 posts

215 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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[quote} i want to make a few parts for the ro[/quote]

now that would be doing himself out of business telling

gsd2000

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11,515 posts

214 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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smile i dont plan big parts just a few little parts.

ferb

3,112 posts

241 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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gsd2000 said:
I have a few carbon fibre questions to ask you.

What process do you use to make your parts?

Where do you buy your carbon from?

I working on a basic robot for a uni project and we have made a simple arm out of perpex to move some objects out of the way, but i wanted to make them out of carbon as it would be stronger and look cooler.

Also need to make a small bracket to mount the ultrasonic sensors.

I have never worked with fibreglass or anything similar but i want to make a few parts for the ro

I'm just using a wet layup with resins used for fibreglass
I buy my carbon from www.carrreinforcements.com/ There a trade place so prices very good If you have any questions give me a phone

drew ss

2,683 posts

215 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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gsd2000 said:
i dont plan big parts just a few little parts.


i was only messin mate

gsd2000

Original Poster:

11,515 posts

214 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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Thanks ferb thumbup i may call you later in the week, i just need to finalise the perpex arm and bracket first. I think carbon fibre will look cool plus it should be alot stronger.

Bonnie and Clyde

11,701 posts

223 months

Sunday 28th February 2010
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Ferb i see a whole new avenue opening up for you here You are very skillful

ferb

3,112 posts

241 months

Sunday 28th February 2010
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Bonnie and Clyde said:
Ferb i see a whole new avenue opening up for you here You are very skillful

thumbup Kind words cloud9

gsd2000

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11,515 posts

214 months

Tuesday 2nd March 2010
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What resins do i need ferb?

Do you apply somekind of a wax to your component and then lay carbon onto that?

Could you pm me your number so i can call you and phone

ferb

3,112 posts

241 months

Tuesday 2nd March 2010
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gsd2000 said:
What resins do i need ferb?

Do you apply somekind of a wax to your component and then lay carbon onto that?

Could you pm me your number so i can call you and phone

Best to call tomorrow. Day time is ok

gsd2000

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11,515 posts

214 months

Tuesday 2nd March 2010
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will do ferb, i will call in the morning smile

gsd2000

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11,515 posts

214 months

Friday 5th March 2010
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Thanks for the info and tips Ferb thumbup

I have ordered the latest edition of competition car composites and also a mould making kit and basic carbon kit from carbon mods.

I will keep you updated on my progress.

ferb

3,112 posts

241 months

Friday 5th March 2010
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gsd2000 said:
Thanks for the info and tips Ferb thumbup

I have ordered the latest edition of competition car composites and also a mould making kit and basic carbon kit from carbon mods.

I will keep you updated on my progress.

cool thumbup