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larry borden

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Carbon Fiber Sheets
« on: November 03, 2012, 01:40:51 PM »

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2012, 03:38:48 PM »
Larry,

I took a look at that. Interesting.

I'm not sure if that's the same CF vinyl that's offered in rolls for vinyl cutting equipment?

I just had Vector's vinyl sample catalog out a day ago, for another reason, and noticed their new "peel n stick"
CF offerings. Two types actually.

Vector is a brand name and maker of vinyl materials and my local vinyl supplier carries this brand. I imagine it could be googled.

Here's the thing. What Vector offers in CF vinyl, as other suppliers do, now I'm referring to vinyl suppliers who produce vinyl for the sign and graphics industry, this stuff is only "cosmetic," as is any vinyl material produced to be run through a vinyl cutter.

"Looks real!" That's a line from the movie Galaxyquest, I couldn't resist it.  ;D

That CF and Vector's CF does look real. Vector's CF vinyl material has texture, it's not smooth like colored vinyl, it actually looks and feels woven. It's 5 mil thick.

Now, it would be interesting to know if the CF sheets available from the Co. in your link, was real CF, that offers strength, instead of just the look of CF.

I have a project I'll be eventually working on in bits and pieces, where CF and foam may be of good use.

I may send that Co. an inquiry.

Nice lead, thanks for sharing.

Charles
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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2012, 07:55:37 PM »
Charles...If you read the info on the website, it says it's real CF and not fake vinyl. Too easy?  D>K Steve
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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2012, 08:08:05 PM »
Charles...If you read the info on the website, it says it's real CF and not fake vinyl. Too easy?  D>K Steve

Steve,

With adheasive backed material, of any type, CF included, I don't believe a great deal of strength is added. It's just a cosmetic veneer. Compound surfaces?

I'm currently vacuum bagging foam with CF and various adheasives because I need strength. Doing tests.

I imagine, for an accent look or appearence, this adheasive backed CF could have great uses. Vinyl CF material, designed to go through a cutter/plotter, is textured not smooth. Could have uses also. Inside canopies?

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2012, 07:56:39 PM »
If I was real interested, I'd make the phone call and find out. There are some air hardening, one part,  epoxies. It looks to me from what I read on their website that they make it, and that it's definitely not just for decor. Just ask them! Why speculate?  Z@@ZZZ
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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012, 09:11:16 PM »
If I was real interested, I'd make the phone call and find out. There are some air hardening, one part,  epoxies. It looks to me from what I read on their website that they make it, and that it's definitely not just for decor. Just ask them! Why speculate?  Z@@ZZZ

Steve,

That last post goes back to November 24.

I've made plenty of calls and progress. The CF I like is light but not a tight weave. Placed on a white surface it shows through.

Black adheasive? Paint the substrate?

I have a lead. Guy makes wings with CF using a mold and a internal bladder that inflates.

To costly for just one model, even one with two wings?

I'll let you know.

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheets
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2012, 01:10:00 PM »
Charles...If you read the info on the website, it says it's real CF and not fake vinyl. Too easy?  D>K Steve

Also it would depend on what you wanted its use to be

Randy


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