Hand Epoxy Layup
• Fiberglass cloth lines a mold
• Epoxy resin layers are applied with a nylon bristle brush
Vacuum Bagging
• Fiberglass cloth lines a mold
• Epoxy resin layers are applied with a nylon bristle brush
• Resin is compressed into the cloth by encasing mold in plastic material and removing all air with a vacuuming process
Vacuum Infusion
• Fiberglass cloth lines a mold
• Mold is encased in plastic material and compressed by removing all air with a vacuuming process
• Resin is pulled through the mold via tubing in a secondary vacuuming process
Pre Preg Carbon Fiber
• Resin is already embedded in the material
• Material lined mold is placed in an autoclave and heated. The heat from the autoclave allows the resin to liquify and cure.
After being in the additive manufacturing business for the better part of three decades, we’ve seen and utilized many 3D printers. Some we really liked, and others are not worth the hype. One model we’ve stood by and operate every day is the HP Multi-Jet Fusion 3D Printer. Whether we are producing prototypes or are […]