Resin infusion- switching from orthothalic (PE) resin to Epoxy, tips?

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#1

So i’ve been using orhthotalic resin and im now switching to US composites epoxy, I just cant handle the smell of the PE resin anymore.

my main concerns is the gel/cure time. with the PE resin my parts will cure in an hour or so. Now switching to epoxy it sets in 3-4 hours and cures 8-10

Am i just being paranoid while its the same exact process and except longer cure time? or will there be some variation?

thanks in advance!

#2

What you will notice is that epoxy stays liquid for a much longer time. This allows you to clamp off slightly earlier. The only way to speed up cure is to add heat. (build yourself an oven, even a very simple one is better than nothing. A closet with a small radiator in it is even suitable)

#3

There are some very quick epoxies out there, kwik kick by resin research is one. It’s pretty low in viscosity so you could infuse it.