Infusion mesh-peel ply difficult to remove...

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#21

This may seem like a dumb question, but why is the part so resin rich? The advice in the above posts are good, you def need to add perf release but on the other side, don’t assume that if the release is in there the job will be much more easier to peel out the flow media. If you are drawing to much resin into the part and not clamping off at the right time, depending on the size of the part, where the lines are placed etc…can all add to the job of getting it out of the mould and having a usable piece.

Let the vacuum do the work for you…

#22

If you are not going to be doing any secondary bonding, is it ok to use a coated peel ply for infusion? Ive never done it because Ive always been worried that it would cause problems.

#23

Than it is no problem. Most of the coated peel plys are coated with teflon or something similar. Sometimes the coatings stays on the part insted of peeling of with the peelply, thats why it might be a problem for a secondary bonding.

#24

Where can i find the coated peelply?

#25

I added an article in the archives about this exact topic as it relates to bonding. Worth the read.

#26

Link to topic.

It is an excellent read.

http://www.compositescentral.com/showthread.php?p=34017#post34017

#27

I use a coated peel ply. Then do secondary bonding. I always prep the bond area with acetone. My bonds are always very solid. The peel ply i use is purple in color and its from richmond. The data sheet said it was fine for secondary bonding. The natural stuff would be hell to remove from my parts. Most likely damaging them.