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Carbon fiber has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and can achieve high stiffness levels with thin walls.
It’s especially effective for aerospace, robotics, and sports equipment.
Additionally, it can be relatively easy to create complex prototypes or one-off parts with carbon fiber, provided the right tools and techniques are used.
This article will cover the basics of carbon fiber and provide instructions on the techniques best suited for carbon fiber part prototyping
Carbon fiber prototyping can be used to create a variety of products, including:
- 3D printed carbon fiber: Combines the strength and durability of carbon fiber with the design flexibility of 3D printing.
- Carbon fiber rods: Carbon fiber has a higher fatigue life than metals.
- Epoxy coating resin: Carbon fiber is combined with epoxy resin to form the fabric into the shape of the part.
- Carbon fiber molds: Carbon fiber is stronger, lighter, and more durable than alternative materials like steel or aluminum.
- Carbon fiber wallets: Carbon fiber is strong, light, and rigid.
Carbon fiber has many advantages, including:
- High strength to weight ratio: Carbon fiber is strong and lightweight.
- Minimal thermal expansion: Carbon has almost no thermal expansion.
- Cosmetic appearance: Carbon fiber has a premium quality appearance.
- Excellent corrosion and wear resistance: Carbon fiber has great wear and corrosion resistance.
- Good electrical conductivity: Carbon fiber has good electrical conductivity.
