Airframe : composites

Basic Composite Construction Techniques is a demonstration of basic fiberglass techniques as applicable for aircraft. Discussions on materials include uni- and bi-directional cloth, resins, flox, micro balloons, foam, core materials, peel ply, etc. Tool use covers brushes squeegees, knives, scales, pumps, hot wire tools, etc. Techniques demonstrated include basic sandwich techniques, corners, edges, and joints, hot wiring, etc. Also included is a basic discussion of setting up your layups to conform to various load bearing areas.
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File Type:
Quicktime (.mov)
File Size:
66.1Mb
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Windows (XP or Vista)
or Macintosh
or Macintosh
File Security:
none
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RELATED LINKS:
- ...from the 'composites' Category
- > Aircraft Fiberglass 101
- > Composite Basics
- > Understanding Aircraft Composite Construction
- > Composite Facts Design, Manufacturing & Repair
- > Composite Structure Awareness
- > Advanced Composite Techniques
- > Advanced Composite Construction Techniques
- > Advanced Composites
- > Moldless Composite Sandwich Aircraft Construction
- > Basic Composite Construction Techniques
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