There are multiple processes available for producing carbon fiber parts. Some processes, such as injection molding, are used with a range of materials, while some are more specific to carbon fiber composites. Which process you choose depends on the specific composite materials involved, details of part design, and the application. The available budget and production volume should also factor into the decision. Most carbon fiber fabrication involves some type of molding to form the carbon fiber composite into the required shape needed for the final application. The processes for molding can var ..read more

Carbon fiber is a high-performance material with a wide range of uses in manufacturing. It is lightweight with high stiffness and tensile strength, and low thermal expansion. This makes it a good choice for use in products that need to be both sturdy and portable. There are many carbon fiber manufacturing methods, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This post will discuss the four most common methods: wet layup, pultrusion, prepreg layup, and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). Common Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Methods Wet Layup In this method, carbon fibers are laid ont ..read more

There are multiple processes available for producing carbon fiber parts. Some processes, such as injection molding, are used with a range of materials, while some are more specific to carbon fiber composites. Which process you choose depends on the specific composite materials involved, details of part design, and the application. The available budget and production volume should also factor into the decision. Most carbon fiber fabrication involves some type of molding to form the carbon fiber composite into the required shape needed for the final application. The processes for molding can var ..read more

Carbon fiber is a strong, stiff, and lightweight material that can be used in a variety of structural and cosmetic applications. The carbon fiber manufacturing process may seem complex, but there are only a few key steps you really need to understand. In this blog post, we will outline the basic carbon fiber manufacturing process from start to finish. Carbon Manufacturing Step 1: The Precursor Carbon fiber manufacturing begins with a precursor in the form of fibers, typically PAN (polyacrylonitrile). These fibers will be heated and carbonized to create carbon fiber. After the carbonization pro ..read more

Carbon fiber is a high-performance material with a wide range of uses in manufacturing. It is lightweight with high stiffness and tensile strength, and low thermal expansion. This makes it a good choice for use in products that need to be both sturdy and portable. There are many carbon fiber manufacturing methods, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This post will discuss the four most common methods: wet layup, pultrusion, prepreg layup, and vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). Common Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Methods Wet Layup In this method, carbon fibers are laid ont ..read more

Carbon fiber composites are made from carbon fiber, epoxy or other resin, and sometimes, metal. How they are made is largely contingent on the desired properties and intended use. They can be manufactured as unidirectional, bidirectional, or quasi-isotropic, and in different shapes and sizes depending on the need. Manufacturing processes for carbon fiber composites include filament winding, pultrusion, matched tooling, resin transfer, and autoclave processing. In this blog post, we will define what carbon fiber composites are and briefly walk through how they are made. What are Carbon Fiber Co ..read more

Carbon fiber’s unique properties make it an ideal structural material for various applications in numerous industries. Carbon fiber composites have replaced standard structural materials (i.e. aluminum, titanium, and steel) in many existing applications and also enabled new applications and technologies. Carbon Fiber: A Unique Material Rigidity, strength, and fatigue resistance are some of the most impressive properties of carbon fiber. Composites containing the fiber are twice as stiff and five times stronger than steel per unit weight. Carbon fiber also has better fatigue properties and corr ..read more

Carbon fiber is a strong, stiff, and lightweight material that can be used in a variety of structural and cosmetic applications. The carbon fiber manufacturing process may seem complex, but there are only a few key steps you really need to understand. In this blog post, we will outline the basic carbon fiber manufacturing process from start to finish. Carbon Manufacturing Step 1: The Precursor Carbon fiber manufacturing begins with a precursor in the form of fibers, typically PAN (polyacrylonitrile). These fibers will be heated and carbonized to create carbon fiber. After the carbonization pro ..read more

Steel has long been used to create sturdy, long-lasting, rigid structures. Carbon fiber is a relatively recent addition to structural materials, but its properties are impressive and unique. The following is a breakdown of the properties of these two materials and some examples of industries that are moving to carbon fiber.  What is Carbon Fiber? Carbon fiber is composed of carbon, a naturally occurring element, and has high tensile strength and stiffness properties due to its crystalline structure. It is used to fabricate high-strength, light weight composite parts with the fiber embedd ..read more

There are many great benefits to using carbon fiber, like how carbon fiber composites offer about 10 times the strength of steel while weighing only about half as much. But when working with any composite, especially in carbon fiber engineering, there are safety precautions that need to be taken. So this article is going to discuss a few safety tips to keep in mind when working on carbon fiber product development. Handling carbon fiber: Whenever carbon fiber is being used, it should always be kept as clean as possible to avoid generating dust and fly. It’s especially important to handle c ..read more