Okay, looking to speed up the layup process on one of my products.
current layup:
2x2 twill 5.9oz
4HS 5.9oz
Soric XR 3mm
4HS 5.9oz
4HS 5.9oz
if I changed to the following, would it yield a stronger part?
2x2 twill 11oz or bump up to 20oz (single layer)
soric 3mm
plain 11oz or bump up to 20oz (single layer)
Basically, do more lighter layers result in a superior part over than less thicker layers of reinforcement?
Standard vln disclaimer: Very new to carbon fiber fabrication.
That said, from a materialistic viewpoint, I believe there can be no definitive answer to your question due to hidden variables. The simplest way to answer your question is to fabricate two strips, one in each configuration that outlined, say 1 or 2" wide and perhaps 12" long. Then, support one strip at both ends such that it forms a bridge of sorts. Then position a dial indicator at the center of the strip and zero out. Then put a reference weight as close to the center as possible, that nets you some deflection, and note the amount of deflection. Repeat for the second strip, making sure the span you used the first time is exactly the same, and compare values. The strip with the least amount of deflection will be the stronger piece.
Standard vln disclaimer: Very new to carbon fiber fabrication.
That said, from a materialistic viewpoint, I believe there can be no definitive theoretical answer to your question due to hidden variables. The simplest way to answer your question is to fabricate two strips, one in each configuration that you outlined, say 1 or 2" wide and perhaps 12" to 16" long. Then, support one strip at both ends such that it forms a bridge of sorts. Then position a dial indicator at the center of the strip and zero out. Then put a reference weight as close to the center as possible, that nets you some deflection, and note the amount of deflection. Repeat for the second strip, making sure width of the two strips and the span you used the first time are exactly the same, and compare values. The strip with the least amount of deflection will be the stronger piece.
Theoretically fine layers could be a bit stronger, but the variables in manufacturing are much larger, so from an economical point of view, use as heavy a layer as you can manage. Especially with infusion.