Re: carbon tow supplier

From: krempetz <krempetz_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:12:43 -0000

Hi,
    I have written something up on Carbon fiber awhile back, you might
be interested in reading it. It can be found at:
www.amaglider.vze.com
    Carbon tow is just another name for carbon thread. It generally
comes is a few sizes, 1K, 2K,6K and 12K. The sizes refer to the number
of filiments in the thread. 1K is the smallest thread and I found the
best for glider applications. I found the best material to use is
carbon fiber sheets, which is made from carbon tow. 1K tow can
generally make .001" to .002" carbon sheets. It is also important to
understand what fiber the carbon tow is made from, it can make a big
difference. You don't want to use a lot of glue, glue is very flexible
compared to carbon fiber. So if you spread the carbon tow and have
gaps which are filled with glue, you composite will not be very stiff
or strong.
   I hope this helps,

Kurt
   
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "mattnsim" <mattnsim@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi guys, just found this carbon tow supplier what are his prices like
> compared to the people that you guys might use?
>
> I wanted to know what thickness should the tow be to use on indoor
> duration models? (gliders etc)
>
> I have started an indoor catapult lauch glider that uses a built up
> wing. will post some pics of it soon.
>
> regards
> Matthew
>
Received on Mon Aug 11 2008 - 20:12:47 CEST