I’m trying to make a muffler guard for a motorcycle, so it is very non-structural, but I don’t think it should be able to flex if hit by something.
I’m also tired of trial and error with this (*why can’t I do any mold right, and have a perfect piece is beyond me)…
so, what do you think the min. layering of 5oz 2x2 should be?
how about 1 layer of 10oz harness, and then a top layer of 5oz twill?
Is there any curvature to the part? The flexure strength of a curved part will be stronger/higher than a flat part of the same thickness.
I make carbon fiber kayak paddle blades and the edge thickness is about .042" and the edge consists of 2 layers of 11 oz (8 HS weave), and 1 layer of 9 oz unidirectional. The edge has a gentle cup both horizontaly & vertically. I can flex the edges about 3/16" with reasonable finger pressure (very scientific I know). It would have to be stressed pretty high to break, but a sharp impact might crack it.
it’s a cover for a round tube (muffler), and it has sharper bent-in edges, it does have SOME longidutial(sp?) curvature.
I figure either 3layers of 5oz, or one layer of each 5 and 10oz would work fine.
Hi I am hoping to make a hybrid canoe (single blade)paddle (carbon blade, wooden shaft) What would I need to lay up to get a nice light but stiff blade. I have made a mould and I had a shop guy lay one up for me but it flexed lots and was useless.
any assistance would be much appreciated:)
its cosmetic?
2 layers of 5oz 2X2 twill and no less than 4 layers of 6oz plain glass backing…should be pretty stiff then and not too thick
…also cuttting laying them out in 0, 90, -45 & + 45 degrees will also help strength factors too.
Thank you for that. You guys are great:)