Thanks. This tank will be 50% aramid, essentially the bottom half for impact and penetration resistance. The top will be carbon because I need to cut holes in it, and you can’t cut aramid well. It always frays.
Firstly I’m going to mock up the tank in fibreglass. I haven’t decided if I’m going to use CSM or eglass. It doesn’t matter, but CSM is cheaper but eglass drapes better. I’m also going to experiment with a new additive I have that cures polyester in ultraviolet, which will mean the test parts cure in minutes.
I’m making the mockup part because the clearances were tight when I designed it (about 1cm) so I need to be sure I have it right. It also means I can get the positioning for the fuel filler hose, etc. correct and can work out where the mountings are going to get bonded on.
Can’t weight to see the tank. The more of youer parts I see the more I’m tempted to have a go at the carbon fiber course.
Thanks. This tank will be 50% aramid, essentially the bottom half for impact and penetration resistance. The top will be carbon because I need to cut holes in it, and you can’t cut aramid well. It always frays.
Firstly I’m going to mock up the tank in fibreglass. I haven’t decided if I’m going to use CSM or eglass. It doesn’t matter, but CSM is cheaper but eglass drapes better. I’m also going to experiment with a new additive I have that cures polyester in ultraviolet, which will mean the test parts cure in minutes.
I’m making the mockup part because the clearances were tight when I designed it (about 1cm) so I need to be sure I have it right. It also means I can get the positioning for the fuel filler hose, etc. correct and can work out where the mountings are going to get bonded on.