Learn how to make carbon fiber parts, including various carbon fiber layup and molding methods, and how to use 3D printing to lower costs and save time.
The process of making carbon fiber is quite unique, as it is part mechanical and part chemical. The precursor is drawn into long strands heated to a very high temperature without allowing them to come in contact with oxygen. Without oxygen, the fiber cannot burn. Instead, the high temperature...
Also called graphite fiber or carbon graphite,carbon fiberconsists of very thin strands of the element carbon. These fibers have high tensile strength and are extremely strong for their size. In fact, one form of carbon fiber—thecarbon nanotube—is considered the strongest material available. Car...
The term graphite fiber refers to certain ultrahigh modulus fibers made from petroleum pitch. These fibers have an internal structure that closely approximates the three-dimensional crystal alignment that is characteristic of a pure form of carbon known as graphite. ...
Learn how to make your own DIY Carbon Fiber grips, so your new fishing handle is both comfortable and completely custom! 6 Steps to Shape CFX Carbon Fiber Grips Ultra-lightweight, yet firm and packed with vibration enhancing performance, carbon fiber fis
Producing cotton is another notoriously dirty process; unless cotton is cultivated and produced organically, a number of chemicals are used to process raw cotton into a textile fiber. However, these chemicals are an optional part of the cotton production process; they can be substituted for non-to...
The fraunhofer institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) in Germany has demonstrated the ability to embed radio frequency identification (RFID) tags with ultra-thin antennas inside components made of carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, such as aircraft wings. The technique may also be adaptable to ...
Buildings account for a significant portion of global carbon emissions, necessitating strategies to accelerate decarbonisation in the construction sector. This research aims to analyse the behavioural strategies and interactions among governments, construction enterprises, and financial institutions in promoting...
It is comfortable to wear and has a distinct silk feel. Polyamide/polypropylene sheath-core composite fiber, using polyamide as the sheath and polypropylene as the core in a composite form, can maintain the advantages of nylon such as good resilience, good wear resistance, and easy dyeing, and...
For most businesses, small or large, the copier has become standard equipment, much like having a desk to work at and a chair to sit in. What if you had to resort to making carbon copies of important documents, as many people did before copiers came along? Or worse, imagine how ...