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#1

I was thinking about using the Baltek Coremat for sale by fiberglasssupply.com in a PER/CF infusion. Anybody know how it performs in that type of application? It comes in 2mm and 4mm thicknesses and is a non-woven fabric filled with microbaloons. Just curious. Mostly about how it works in an infusion…

Here’s a link: http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Core_Materials/core_materials.html

Cheers,

Ubermotos

#2

Ive used it in hand layups only. Only thing I can say for sure is that it will absorb a lot of resin.

#3

exactly right. Obviously, a cheaper material will make heavier weaker parts. Go buy some nomex…

#4

Yea, but the secret is to only bond the core mat to one surface and then lay another on top without the core soaking up all the resin.

But in a VIP…?

If this core mat is thick, make the edge cuts at an angle too.

#5

Is aluminum honeycomb core able to be bent in a brake press or by hand bending? I need a stiff core material that can take a 35 degree bend.

neBermind … i decided to just use some 19oz c/f . Still it would be interesting to know if aluminum honeycomb core can take a bend and hold it and offer good strength at the bend location.