Guides
Technical guides on composite manufacturing: process selection, materials, curing, preparing an enquiry.
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How to prepare an enquiry for a composite part – checklist
What information to prepare to get an accurate process proposal and quotation for a composite part quickly: geometry, loads, quantity, surface, standards.
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Forged carbon vs classic carbon fibre – differences, properties, applications
How forged carbon (C-SMC) differs from a woven carbon fibre laminate: structure, properties, production cycle, mould cost and when to choose which.
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Autoclave, RAT or OOA – how to choose a prepreg curing method
A comparison of three ways to cure prepreg: the autoclave, the reverse autoclave (RAT – Reverse Autoclave Technology) and OOA methods. Pressure, heating, cost and applications.