Composite Manufacturing

using VARTM

By
Sukanta Das
ME14MTECH11036
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Components Require:
Carbon Fiber 2/2 Twill 3k 199g 1m Wide:

Fabric Specification
Width Weight Thickness
Ends/cm Picks/cm Warp Fiber Weft Fiber Weave
(mm) (g/m) (mm)
1000 199 0.28 5 5 Carbon-3k Carbon-3k 2/2 Twill
Fiber Type & Specification
Fiber Type: Grafil Inc. Pyrofil TR30S 3K
Typical fiber properties
Property Value Units Test
Tow Tensile Strength 4410 MPa JISR 7601
Tow Tensile Modulus 235 GPa JISR 7601
Typical Density 1.79 g/cm JISR 7601
Components Require:
Peel Ply 1.52m Wide:

Peel ply is often used as the first barrier between the composite and the rest of
the vacuum bagging stack. Peel ply will not bond to the composite and can be
removed after the product has cured to provide a textured surface perfect for
bonding to.
Specification:
Material Nylon
Maximum Use Temperature 190C
Nominal Weight 88g/m
Nominal Thickness 0.152mm
Appearance White woven cloth with red tracer
Components Require:
Vacuum Bagging Film:
Material Nylon
Maximum Use Temperature 204C
The lay flat tube (LFT) configuration reducing the amount of gum tape needed
Tensilethe
and reducing Strength
likelihood of leaks. The film is 1.52m 55 MPa
wide. This high
performance bagging film is tear resistant and suitable for use in operating
Maximum
temperatures upElongation
to 204C. 400%
Thickness 0.050mm / 50um
Specification:
Fold Format Lay Flat Tube (LFT)
Width 1.52m
Flammability Self-extinguishing
Colour Green
Phenol compounds and strong
Incompatible Materials
oxidisers
Components Require:
Infusion Mesh 1m Wide - Medium Flow:

Infusion mesh is used in resin infusion projects to distribute the

resin across and throughout the laminate. The mesh is a 'criss
cross' pattern of flexible plastic that facilities resin-flow ensuring
that resin reaches all parts of the part.
Infusion mesh can also be used selectively to increase resin flow
to certain areas of the mould and increase the speed with which
the project infuses. Infusion mesh can be used in multiple layers
where even greater resin flow is required
Components Require:
Resin Infusion Line Clamp:

Stainless steel Resin Infusion Line Clamp used to clamp vacuum

hoses and resin feed hoses shut during certain parts of the resin
infusion or vacuum bagging processes.
Components Require:
Resin Infusion Silicone Connector:

On the underside of the connector is a 4-way channel that ensures

a good air channel for the vacuum line into the project or
alternatively a good flow of resin into the infusion spiral.
This new design replaces our old resin infusion connectors where
a different connector was used for the resin line and the vacuum
line whilst at the same time improving the performance of the
connector for both these uses.
The silicone connector is designed to accept a 9mm OD hose such
as our 6mm ID budget vacuum hose. The larger channel on the
underside of the connector is designed to accept our 6mm
OD Resin Infusion Spiral.
Components Require:
6mm ID Budget PVC Vacuum Hose 5m:

General purpose clear PVC vacuum hose for use in a wide range
of vacuum composites applications.
This low priced hose is suitable for use as the resin feed and
vacuum connection lines for resin infusion (where the tube is
likely to become fouled with resin and be disposable) and also
any vacuum bagging applications that will not be subjected to
high temperatures.
Components Require:
Infusion Spiral Medium Flow 10m Coil:

Infusion spiral is a spiral wound plastic tube which allows very

easy flow or resin from the resin feed tube into and around a resin
infusion project. Infusion spiral is typically positioned underneath
the feed line directing resin flow into the further corners of the part.
This medium flow spiral has a 3mm ID (4.5mm OD) and is suitable
for small to medium sized infusion projects (up to the size of a
vehicle bonnet/hood) or for use on large projects where a slower
resin distribution is required. The infusion spiral is made from
polypropylene plastic and not suitabel for high temperature use.
Components Require:
Vacuum Bagging Gum Sealant Tape (High Temp) 15m:

High performance vacuum bagging gum sealant tape (also known

as tack-tape or pressure tape) used to create strong and reliable
seals between pieces of vacuum bagging film.
This high temperature bagging tape is suitable for use at room
temperature and at elevated temperatures up to 150C.
.
Components Require:
Breather Layer Cloth:

Vacuum bagging breather fabric (sometimes known as soaker)

designed to allow air to flow freely out of vacuum bagged
composites. Breather is generally used to completely cover the
surface of a part. It can also be used to absorb excess resin (which
will come through a bleeder layer like a perforated release film) and
create resin traps in resin infusion applications..
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Components Require:
IN2 Epoxy Infusion Resin 1kg Pack SLOW:

Our IN2 Infusion Resin is available with a choice of two hardener speeds; 'FAST'
which has a pot-life of 9-14mins and is de-mouldable in around 8hrs and 'SLOW'
which provides a pot-life of 80-100mins and is de-mouldable in around 24hrs. As
standard we recommend using IN2 Infusion Resin with the SLOW hardener,
especially for larger infusion projects. For small projects where you are confident
of the infusion time, use of the FAST hardener greatly reduces the demould time.
During an infusion, you can reduce the chance of the resin 'gelling' in the pot by
mixing small quantities at a time and topping up the resin jug as the resin is
drawn into the laminate. Once the resin is in the laminate, it is much less likely to
exotherm and gel before you want it to.
This is the same epoxy infusion resin that is included with our Resin Infusion
Complete Starter Kit.
The resin cures to a clear finish.