Application Guide

Master composite materials with our comprehensive guides, tutorials, and best practices developed by industry experts.

Learning Paths

Choose your learning path based on the composite manufacturing process you want to master.

Hand Lay-up & Spray-up

Complete guide to manual composite fabrication techniques

Guides:12
Difficulty:Beginner to Advanced
Duration:2-4 hours

Topics Covered:

  • Surface preparation and mold release
  • Resin selection and mixing ratios
  • Fiber reinforcement techniques
  • Curing and post-processing

Pultrusion Process

Advanced pultrusion techniques for continuous profiles

Guides:8
Difficulty:Intermediate to Advanced
Duration:3-5 hours

Topics Covered:

  • Die design and heating systems
  • Resin formulation for pultrusion
  • Fiber feeding and impregnation
  • Quality control and troubleshooting

Vacuum Infusion (VARTM)

Vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding processes

Guides:10
Difficulty:Advanced
Duration:4-6 hours

Topics Covered:

  • Vacuum bagging techniques
  • Resin flow optimization
  • Distribution media selection
  • Process monitoring and control

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Video Tutorials

Learn through visual demonstrations with our comprehensive video tutorial library.

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Quick Tips & Best Practices

Professional tips from our technical experts to help you achieve better results.

1
Processing

Always pre-heat your mold to 25-30°C for better resin flow and reduced air entrapment.

2
Mixing

Use a 2% catalyst ratio as a starting point, then adjust based on ambient temperature.

3
Preparation

Apply mold release in thin, even coats and allow proper curing time between applications.

4
Timing

Monitor gel time closely - it should be 8-12 minutes at 25°C for optimal working time.

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