Hand Laminating a Carbon Fibre Part Directly into a 3D Printed Mould

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @rolfnilsen6385
    @rolfnilsen6385 3 года назад +317

    Finally a messy old school wet layup with modern techniques like 3D printing.
    Great stuff in this one. I'll definately have to try the 3D printing route.

  • @mguarin912
    @mguarin912 3 года назад +11

    By far one of the best instructional video channels on RUclips.

  • @martmart6304
    @martmart6304 3 года назад +247

    Me at 3am: InTerEsTiNg

    • @josecamacho5522
      @josecamacho5522 10 месяцев назад +6

      Me with 5 dollars and a shitty and not dry Pla in the printer

    • @Mexinator127
      @Mexinator127 Месяц назад

      3:38am

  • @motordude67
    @motordude67 3 года назад +253

    You are the best! Great educational videos, no nonsense and straight to the point. Keep up the good work!

  • @robincoope5352
    @robincoope5352 3 года назад +2

    I was just on the phone with our machine shop discussing how awesome your channel is for people getting into composites, and how awesome your store is for getting project supplies. Thanks!

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      Hi Robin, thank you very much. We appreciate your support 👍

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog 3 года назад +137

    So glad I made this, make more, this is the majority of your customers.

  • @user-cg9fe4zq8p
    @user-cg9fe4zq8p 3 года назад +16

    Incredible, I recently bought a 3d printer to make simple brackets and interior pieces for my car, but now the possibility of making them fibreglass or even carbon fibre is amazing

  • @timothyhanson7828
    @timothyhanson7828 3 года назад +70

    Just wanted to say that this channel has been a fantastic resource for my University's UAV team. We used a similar process to produce our carbon fiber wings. Thank you so much for the great videos and keep up the great work!

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller 3 года назад +486

    Instead of spending 5k on overrated car parts and spoilers, I think I will invest in this...I already have experience with 3d printers, just needed the carbon fiber bit..thank you

    • @nwpsilencer
      @nwpsilencer 3 года назад +79

      A lot of that $5k comes from having to make the mould. Doing it your self you might save 50-60% of the cost, but it's also a lot more fun and rewarding

    • @tcroft
      @tcroft 3 года назад +5

      @Elliott Pitter wow you must be so cool

    • @SpaceNavy90
      @SpaceNavy90 3 года назад +2

      @Draven Luciano @Elliott Pitter scammers

    • @VoltageLP
      @VoltageLP 3 года назад +23

      Exactly, and you can print a variety of pocket vaginas if you get the right filament material

    • @nathanbarrett6483
      @nathanbarrett6483 3 года назад +5

      @@VoltageLP you can always use the printer to make a silicon mold ;)

  • @MakingforMotorsport
    @MakingforMotorsport 3 года назад +85

    Excellent video as always! Bringing 3D printing into this is a game changer, the mould production was always the hurdle for me, can’t wait to try this!

  • @alabrrmrbmmr
    @alabrrmrbmmr 2 года назад +2

    I can't express how much I appreciate your thorough instructions!

  • @OMEGOOLIEBIRD
    @OMEGOOLIEBIRD 3 года назад +21

    Great video! If you print with PLA, you don't have to worry about slip angles or even returns, as the mould can be warmed with a hair dryer and bent away from the part to release. It is a huge benefit.

    • @OMEGOOLIEBIRD
      @OMEGOOLIEBIRD 2 года назад +1

      @@mattmurphy7030 yeah, they cost virtually nothing to print, so for single or low volume, they can be 'disposable'.. it does allow some benefits not possible any other way..

    • @veldhuisracing
      @veldhuisracing Год назад

      Would you recommend PLA over PETG? Or are there any disadvantages to using PLA?

    • @OMEGOOLIEBIRD
      @OMEGOOLIEBIRD Год назад

      @@veldhuisracing PLA is good because you can melt it away from the part at a fairly low temperature. But if you have a thick layup that will get hot during curing, the mould can distort, so PETG would be better.

    • @chevy4x466
      @chevy4x466 10 месяцев назад

      Thx for sharing, I want to get into this. I was wondering if my pla would be good

  • @pietrobarili4906
    @pietrobarili4906 3 года назад +18

    We now want a “vacuum bagging a 3D printed mould” video! Very cool, thanks Easy Composites ❤️

    • @JeromeDemers
      @JeromeDemers 3 года назад

      well it's not different then this tutorial
      ruclips.net/video/cj26c3V54SQ/видео.html

  • @michaelgoss
    @michaelgoss 3 года назад +8

    I have no idea how I got here, but now I want to make something with carbon fiber. Great video!

  • @GrindhousePerformance
    @GrindhousePerformance 3 года назад +56

    This is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find, perfect for what I do. Thanks for your detail as always, extremely helpful.

  • @TheWoeggil
    @TheWoeggil 3 года назад +7

    This channel is gold!

  • @carlfogarthy6508
    @carlfogarthy6508 Год назад +1

    Excellent, straightforward, very informative!
    In my opinion this is one of the best channels on YT!
    Thanks

  • @nick37781
    @nick37781 3 года назад +1

    this is the greatest channel on the planet

  • @stevesloan6775
    @stevesloan6775 Месяц назад

    Your videos are the videos that just keep giving!

  • @carbonarne675
    @carbonarne675 3 года назад +25

    Amazing sound quality and great tutorial!

  • @TheJacklwilliams
    @TheJacklwilliams 3 года назад

    Excellent. An amazing example of how to take a part from prototype to finish. All within a short cycle.

  • @iliya-malecki
    @iliya-malecki 3 года назад +4

    3d printing engineer here, just wanted to say that i loved the video! And maybe also to point out that you (hypothetical "you", as a hobbyist, not as a full-blown composites professional) could pay a lot more attention to printing to make the mould almost perfectly smooth. With proper design and a good thick 0.8mm nozzle most of such shapes can be printed in a vase mode, say, at 0.04mm layer height, and then smoothed with a bit of dcm or elbow greace. Or sprayed with some coating to hide layer lines completely. Or dcm-smoothed and then coated. Or acetone-smoothed (if using abs) and then coated. Or... you know, the list of things that can make a perfect mould is kind of infinite

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for the comments and suggestions. In our other 3D printing tutorial we did demonstrate using an epoxy coating and the finishing to a near perfect finish; if you’re making more than one part using the mould then this is worth doing. For a one off, it’s often easier to do the finishing work on the part (because it’s in the positive shape).

    • @KarSlon1
      @KarSlon1 7 месяцев назад +1

      Why not printing the part itself, bypassing mold stage completely?..

  • @icandreamstream
    @icandreamstream 3 года назад +1

    This is the perfect type of content. I wouldn't be interested in vacuum sealing for 1 single one-off part usually, but now I see the process and why you'd consider it. So now I would likely actually do the vacuum sealing process. But it's really cool to know this can be done with 3D printed molds and turn out well either way.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      Thanks for the comment, I’m glad this video has helped to explain a good reason behind at least some basic vacuum bagging.

  • @philip3708
    @philip3708 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic tutorial. There are no questions unanswered. Thx!

  • @geckomaster5084
    @geckomaster5084 3 года назад

    WOW! I never expected that you could make something of this quality from home

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad you were happy with the end result, we were!

  • @chazbarclay
    @chazbarclay Год назад

    This channel is so thorough in explaining. Thank you guys.

  • @kpogatchnik
    @kpogatchnik 3 года назад +2

    Really helpful video. I especially appreciate showing how to make fixes when things don’t turn out perfect the first time.

  • @AhilMohan
    @AhilMohan 6 месяцев назад +2

    This dude is aesthetic af

  • @ianfarquharson3772
    @ianfarquharson3772 2 года назад

    Hi there. You are my latest RUclips channel addiction😂 It's awesome your showing how usable and accessible your products are for small to huge projects. Great video as always(so far😉).ThankQ. TkEZ.

  • @Flenderr
    @Flenderr 3 года назад +4

    Super nice that you did a tutorial on this stuff.
    I have been experimenting A LOT with 3D printed parts and 3D printed moulds / mould masters up to 1.35m to make CF watersport structures.
    One thing I found on the way is that PU epoxy primer (sold at HP-text....), is a superb primer to stick something to PETG. You only need like 50gr to coat the surface on a meter long part, but after that you can laminate glass or CF to the 3D printed structure without issues. You can't pull it off anymore. Maybe Easy Composites has a similair product. :)
    Another thing is printing very low infill single shelled 3D printed PETG moulds, with the infill arranged as long channels (1 infill angle) and filling them up with e.g. epoxy foam.

    • @SharkWhite333
      @SharkWhite333 Год назад

      May i ask if you have experience which coating i can use to pit permanently into the negative mold? I want to get rid of all little imperfections and layer lines but still want to be able to the the molded part out of the mold

  • @sjkba
    @sjkba 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is the first video I have seen on your channel. Your shop looks impeccable. Great content! I guess this will be my next youtube / hobby rabbit hole :D

  • @philippotgieter1526
    @philippotgieter1526 3 года назад +4

    You wont believe
    I was just showing my son(a mechanical engineer) a design to do exactly this for a part in my classic lomax 224 car
    Perfect timing

  • @streaky81
    @streaky81 3 года назад +8

    Acetone vapour smoothing ASA moulds might be a bit of a game-changer with this..

    • @csabalazar8937
      @csabalazar8937 3 года назад

      hm you can smooth ASA w Acetone? Gonna try this.

    • @streaky81
      @streaky81 3 года назад

      @@csabalazar8937 and ABS but ABS sucks ;) Prusa did a breakdown on a poor-man's method here ruclips.net/video/NiG1jDEG0kA/видео.html
      Then again with moulds PVB and IPA might be an easier/safer solution..

    • @eelcohoogendoorn8044
      @eelcohoogendoorn8044 3 года назад

      ​@@streaky81 Yeah just go with the PVB. Smooths fine and far better printability. Unless you are super confident in your ABS/ASA printing skills; but typically for a mold you are looking at sizable parts, so you because you got your benchy tuned in doesnt mean you are good.

  • @ALG1K
    @ALG1K 3 года назад +1

    I invested in easy composites vacuum bagging set up and I have made every single panel on my car in full carbon 😎

  • @janriggert
    @janriggert 6 месяцев назад +1

    Exactly the tutorial I needed! Thank you so much!

  • @sheldon...
    @sheldon... 3 года назад +7

    Another excellent tutorial with two really small details that I feel are often missed and help to demystify working with resin: cleaning the shears (I assume you just throw the brushes as they're relatively cheap) and showing the drips after it had cured (i.e. not worrying that they're there)

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +5

      Brushes can sometimes be reused if you clean them in acetone before the resin gels. However it needs to be a good quality brush as some of the cheaper ones, the glue holding the bristles dissolves with acetone so it falls apart.

  • @acintron3Dmfg
    @acintron3Dmfg 3 года назад +2

    I was budgeting the trip for training in your facility, then covid hold everything. Soon this is over will be there, thanks for the great contents.

  • @siriusbreak2212
    @siriusbreak2212 Год назад +1

    Seeing the prices of "carbon fiber" parts these days that aren't even real Carbon Fiber makes me wonder how much I could save in making them myself, lol. This is the 3rd video I've watched from this channel and I'm hooked! Those starter sets are quite affordable, so I may dive into one and make something simple to start. If I don't suck at it, who knows where one could go from there.

  • @PabloRamirez-cb5zz
    @PabloRamirez-cb5zz 3 года назад +2

    This channel is just perfect.

  • @natecampbell42
    @natecampbell42 3 года назад +4

    I've been doing quiet a bit of this lately, almost always vacuum bagging. I've found that with pla and a .4mm nozzle that 3 perimeters (1.2mm wall for cura users) and 15% infill makes a mold that can withstand full vacuum. I've had this luck with both pva and mold release wax for getting parts of of the mold, with wax generally giving an easier release.

    • @GhostRyderFPV
      @GhostRyderFPV 3 года назад +1

      Surprised by your result! I would have thought infill density would have had to be much higher, glad you saved me a few passes. I was also curious if the resin curing process, and the heat, would be high enough to deform PLA, so I picked up clear PETG to mold with, and see any voids. But now I can save that and use PLA instead, and save the stringing for another project. Thank you Nate, I'm looking forward to my first layup!

    • @natecampbell42
      @natecampbell42 3 года назад +1

      @@GhostRyderFPV Glad to hear its helpful info. I imagine that exotherm could still be an issue for warping the PLA if you pushed it too far but I've had great success with epoxy. I've also found that for one offs it's just as easy to sand the layer lines off the finished part opposed to trying to sand the female mold before laminating. If you're going to pop more then a few out of the mold it's probably worth the time to sand the mold. I haven't pushed any of the molds to failure but i have a few that I've made 4 or 5 parts out of that seem to be in fine shape.

    • @GhostRyderFPV
      @GhostRyderFPV 3 года назад +1

      @@natecampbell42 _This advice is free?!_
      Seriously, thank you. You've just taken the edge off the anxiety of trying this: Will the molds last, are they strong enough at 15% infill, layer line treatment on the molds. Really, thank you.

    • @natecampbell42
      @natecampbell42 3 года назад +1

      @@GhostRyderFPV No problem. Let us know your results

    • @bjarnec1569
      @bjarnec1569 Год назад

      Hi, thank you both for your advices! I'm going to try this soon for the very first time. Any more tips and tricks?

  • @constantinosschinas4503
    @constantinosschinas4503 3 года назад +2

    as others commented, excellent, straight to the point videos, with great narration and pace. thanks for sharing.

  • @jonlucas1576
    @jonlucas1576 3 года назад +1

    i do a lot of hand laid carbon fiber wings for drag cars . we spray clear gel coat first let it tack up 45 min then lay the carbon on the tacky surface the the resin, if we have a small air pocket we use a dremel to open it and put some clear gel coat in it. then we sand with 600/800 wet sand with 1000 the buff and wax. we make a beautiful part

  • @supertedogpriken
    @supertedogpriken 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for making these videos. i have learned more from watching your videos, then i have watching hundreds of other carbon fiber videos on youtube.

  • @jumuworks
    @jumuworks 2 года назад

    Love the combination of different techniques and retro/new technology!

  • @hoss2200
    @hoss2200 3 года назад +2

    Still in love with your product and the tutorial. Thanks a bunch

  • @isoslow
    @isoslow 3 года назад

    Guys, you are just great! Everything is so to the point I wish all instructional vids were like this.

  • @davidcarltonmoreland2627
    @davidcarltonmoreland2627 3 года назад +1

    great info :) .... I use a preval spayer to put on the pva release agent.... works real well. I usually spray 3 coats

  • @calebverdught
    @calebverdught 3 года назад +5

    Wow, 530 likes in 2 hours. You guys have the best content! That proves it. Awesome work as always!

  • @donr62
    @donr62 3 года назад +3

    Another professional and informative video. Keep it up guys. It’s a valuable service. 👍

  • @dr1311
    @dr1311 2 месяца назад +1

    Really good insightful video. I am learning a lot from you guys.

  • @ddewaard3265
    @ddewaard3265 3 года назад +1

    Interesting to see you using the mould straight from the printer. might want to give that a try.
    I've made a number of 3D printed moulds for wet lay-up of glass and carbon parts and I've always coated the mould surface with a Motip filler-primer layer from a spraycan, then sanded the surface to some 400 grit (tho it is possible to go to 2000 grit and polish the mould) untill the peaks of the printlines were visible and sanded smooth but the valleys were filled. It required much less post processing since the surface was already smooth. This is especially important with carbon fiber as you need to be very cautious of the tiny fibers you're sanding off, tho wetsanding really helps.
    Also, I've always liked to use 8mm wooden dowels and holes in the moulds to perfectly mate the mould sections for larger moulds that need to be glued together.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback and tips, that’s all good to hear and share. We’re generally a bit wary of rattle-can primers because the release off them can be a bit hit-and-miss (generally more miss, the amount of calls for help we get from customers who have used them!) so you might want to experiment with a product like XCR, it’s really an excellent way of coating prints 👍.

  • @mf1ve
    @mf1ve 3 года назад +1

    Commenting to get this channel more attention - I've enjoyed your videos for years now.

  • @benrao3297
    @benrao3297 3 года назад

    I’m so glad I found this channel it’s so good

  • @motoformprototyping
    @motoformprototyping 3 года назад +1

    Good job as always Paul

  • @JohnBaleshiski
    @JohnBaleshiski 3 года назад +5

    I've been looking for a method to increase the accuracy of my layups so that I can build an aircraft as perfectly as possible. Looks like my 3d printer is about to get very busy.

  • @nterry894100
    @nterry894100 3 года назад +1

    You are a total wizard.

  • @MrTimmmers
    @MrTimmmers 2 года назад

    I just saw a Japanese guy cutting carbon fibre sheets with no frayed edges, he taped over where he cut first. Got a nice clean edge.

  • @twowheels90
    @twowheels90 3 года назад +3

    Perfect timing! About to make my first glass fiber part. All these videos really help

  • @denniss1618
    @denniss1618 3 года назад +11

    What I would love to see is how you assembled these two parts. Did you glued them ?

  • @Tarex_
    @Tarex_ 3 года назад +2

    You could print a plug in Vase mode as a quick option to use for pressure in the corners

  • @Thermikflieger007
    @Thermikflieger007 3 года назад +1

    3D Printed moulds are game changer for hobby parts or prototypes. Really need to try that. Although I need more light parts than glossy surface for model airplanes ;) Great Video, thanks!

  • @georghauslschmid1038
    @georghauslschmid1038 3 года назад +2

    Many Thanks. It's really great that you covered this topic. Compact and always to the point. That was a great help for my project.

  • @iang438
    @iang438 Год назад

    I'm just starting out and this is the exact process I'm looking at doing!

  • @antonwinter630
    @antonwinter630 3 года назад

    thanks for creating this tutorial. i havent really thought about using carbon fibre, because i dont have the gear, but this looks like something i could try out in the garage

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      Thanks Anton, yes, this is very much a process that excludes no one, even if you don’t have the printer you’ll know someone who does and the chances are they’d be happy to run a print for you, many people are just looking for genuine projects to use their printer on.

  • @nachocortizo3321
    @nachocortizo3321 3 года назад +4

    Awesome video! Is there anything special when joining both halfs together? Thanks.

  • @Acheiropoietos
    @Acheiropoietos 3 года назад +1

    An abundance of good advice, thank you!

  • @agentholmes369
    @agentholmes369 3 года назад +1

    Waited for this topic to explain
    Thanks you made my project easier

  • @Steve-el9nt
    @Steve-el9nt 3 года назад +2

    Very informative video and will be giving it a try, one thing how is the joining process done?

  • @OneOfTheLostOnes
    @OneOfTheLostOnes 3 года назад +1

    This video is amazing. So clear.

  • @peterpham1782
    @peterpham1782 3 года назад +1

    Always looking forward to all your videos!

  • @nox86832
    @nox86832 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant resources, thank you- super clear

  • @mark6302
    @mark6302 3 года назад

    3d printing is freaking amazing

  • @FirzasWorkshop
    @FirzasWorkshop 2 года назад

    Man this is how i imagine to use 3d print, this is a great video. Thankyou

  • @SirShoX0r
    @SirShoX0r 3 года назад +1

    You're great in front of camera, great videos.

  • @fnitschke21
    @fnitschke21 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for this helpfull video. Perfect explanation. I have made my first carbon part last week in the same way.

  • @kirillbez386
    @kirillbez386 2 года назад +1

    amazing and thank you! purchasing a starter kit
    😀

  • @ACochrane
    @ACochrane 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video, I've got an SLA printer, so the layer lines should be even less of an issue!

  • @sdevane75
    @sdevane75 2 года назад

    very interesting - you've taken the black-magic out of it!! thanks

  • @mitchellmitchell6938
    @mitchellmitchell6938 3 года назад +1

    This is going to be awesome for custom parts on a race motorcycle

  • @BarnesysBuilds
    @BarnesysBuilds Год назад +1

    That's so cool, I will have to try!

  • @Smokkedandslammed
    @Smokkedandslammed 3 года назад +12

    This is why I bought a 3d printer! To make parts for my car!

  • @grand04gt
    @grand04gt 3 года назад +1

    I really want to try it! Looks like fun.....only downside for me (besides cost obviously) would be stopping lol if i had the chance i would do carbon fiber absolutely everything lol

  • @foesfly3047
    @foesfly3047 3 года назад

    These videos are so educational. Thank you.

  • @wkl3968
    @wkl3968 3 года назад

    I like this DIY!!! I tried using 3d printed parts to make mould and do vacuum bagging. but I like this way method a lot. going to try it out.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      That’s great, we look forward to hearing how you get on.

  • @FragBenitez
    @FragBenitez 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, again! Always happy to see a new upload from you guys

  • @nuchbutter
    @nuchbutter 3 года назад +1

    I use the Formlabs Form 3 with the Grey Pro resin. Very little post processing needed to get amazing finishes...

  • @streetsweeper8592
    @streetsweeper8592 3 года назад +1

    Hey Paul, I'm so excited for the new video(posted 7 min ago) I'm here to comment before I have a chance to watch it. Always Topp Shelf content!!! Thank you.

  • @davidreynolds8551
    @davidreynolds8551 2 года назад

    Poly vinyl alcohol is a brilliant release agent, best way to apply it is with a small spray gun or even airbrush as the less PLA the better.

  • @joshieqp
    @joshieqp 3 года назад +2

    You guys are awesome!

  • @Lapidatum
    @Lapidatum 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Ewan McGregor, excellent content!

  • @0FG0
    @0FG0 3 года назад

    You absolute champ, I was going to start a project like this next week, this is a fantastic resource! Thank you!

  • @LameCorvette
    @LameCorvette 3 года назад +1

    Really excellent video!

  • @PrometejCFD
    @PrometejCFD 3 года назад +4

    Great video as always! Are you planning, or have some references as how to treat aluminium molds for vacuum bagging, when the surface is porous, or how to apply and which release agents to use?
    Cheers

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад

      You would use the S120 as featured in a previous video.

  • @martinprescott1687
    @martinprescott1687 3 года назад +1

    What sort of dust extraction/management do you recommend when grinding/Dremmeling the flash off? I heard from some guys that I know who are ex-Lola, (now RB or Mercedes guys), that CF grinding dust is particularly dodgy (inhaling any dust/solvents to some extent obvs) Also just to say....really, and I mean really, good instructional videos, honest and straight to the point. hopefully will bring you a lot of hobbyist business.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      We use a downdraft table in a ventilated cutting room. However dust extraction arms etc also work well. You still need PPE on top of any extraction.

  • @flkp1657
    @flkp1657 3 года назад +5

    Good evening, great video as always. I am very interested in the 3d files from the Drone Shell you did in the Last video. The finished Drone in the backround Looks amazing

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +14

      I’m sure we could get those added to the project page on our website for download. It was just something Paul put together for the tutorial... I’ll have a word!

  • @mwinner101
    @mwinner101 3 года назад

    Another excellent video. And I can almost make out the CF drone cover in the background from the previous video.

    • @easycompositestv
      @easycompositestv  3 года назад +1

      Yup, that’s the drone shell we made in the previous video; if you’ve not seen it, check it out.

  • @PorscheMonster
    @PorscheMonster 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video!

  • @martinjones4776
    @martinjones4776 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video, some very good tips.

  • @leonhill8447
    @leonhill8447 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely stellar content as always!

  • @aerobyrdable
    @aerobyrdable 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic work, guys :)