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#1

http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Products/profinish-carbon-fibre-cloth-twill-1000mm.aspx

this is apparently very good for overlays but how do they do this? is it “imitation” pre-preg.

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#2

We have been using something similar from Saertex for a couple of years. It’s a dissolvable binder that allows dry fabrics to stay in place for infusion lay-ups.

#3

TET,

Is the Saertex compatible with epoxy infusion resin? Would you consider reselling to people on this board?

Thanks

Anders

#4

Cytec was/is coming out with something like that. a thermoplastic binder thread, that not only shapes the stack for automated infusing (think we saw some videos on here lately about press molding dry fabric), and also acts as a toughener for the part.