Guest Anonymous Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 I'm looking to do some custom stuff with fiberglass (particularily body panels for the Z among other cars), and eventually Carbon Fiber. In the case of the latter, I really want to get the benefit of weight reduction over aesthetics (most people I see go the other way around with Carbon Fiber and Carbon Kevlar). I'm considering a FRP boatbuilding class offered at a community college on the coast. It's a half-semester long course, but from what I know of offshore racing, I would THINK that this (along w/aircraft construction) would be one of the best ways to learn how to layup composites, as well as how to orient fibers for strength, etc. Am I on track or offbase here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 The real weight reduction with carbon fiber comes from pre-preg cloth cured in an autoclave under vacuum and pressure. You can layup a very strong panel with relatively few plies. It is the technique that race car builders and aircraft builders use. A garage hobby it is not. But the techniques of ply orientation still apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZROSSA Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 I agree with the g-mann, but,the boat guys have been doing cheep constuction for a long time. Its a good idea. They will have a better idea on how to make things without pre pregs and the like. Go for it. Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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