1k carbon fiber cloth
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
1k is the yarn size for carbon, from 1k to 24k filaments are individual elements, strands and yarns composed of filaments 1k fabric weight is 3.8 oz/sq. yd, 5.5 mils thick
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ORIGINAL: Ed Smith
What does ''1K'' mean, weight in ozs or grms, number of strands etc, etc?
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What does ''1K'' mean, weight in ozs or grms, number of strands etc, etc?
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
using it to cover foam, want the carbon look!!!!!
If you are looking for the "look" and not strength, here is a response to a Post I made just yesterday. Here's the link also:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10...m.htm#10039254
The Thread is new, but there's already a couple of great photos of models using Carbon Fiber for decoration. Check it out!
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
This dealer is USA, Lower prices, High quality, good service, I have used them...you should check them out.
http://cjcompositestechnology.com/
Good luck with your project, John
http://cjcompositestechnology.com/
Good luck with your project, John
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using it to cover foam, want the carbon look!!!!!
using it to cover foam, want the carbon look!!!!!
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
I know this is an old thread...but wanted to share because $80/yd is REALLY expensive! ...I can't beleive someone would pay that much...!
I get all my carbon fiber from http://www.carbonfiberdeals.com
Their prices are the lowest I could find and they price match
I make my own carbon fiber blades and propellers.
I get all my carbon fiber from http://www.carbonfiberdeals.com
Their prices are the lowest I could find and they price match
I make my own carbon fiber blades and propellers.
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
ORIGINAL: HobbyMe
I know this is an old thread...but wanted to share because $80/yd is REALLY expensive! ...I can't beleive someone would pay that much...!
I get all my carbon fiber from http://www.carbonfiberdeals.com
Their prices are the lowest I could find and they price match
I make my own carbon fiber blades and propellers.
I know this is an old thread...but wanted to share because $80/yd is REALLY expensive! ...I can't beleive someone would pay that much...!
I get all my carbon fiber from http://www.carbonfiberdeals.com
Their prices are the lowest I could find and they price match
I make my own carbon fiber blades and propellers.
I agree their 1K carbon cloth indicated in their website, IF it's real carbon and not just dyed glass, is very inexpensive at about $22/sq yd. Most other pricing I've seen is at least 3X that. And CarbonDeals sells 3K and heavier cheaper than that....
The others, ACP, CST, CJ Composites and US Composites sell their 3K and heavier at similar prices to each other and around what CarbonDeals sells their 1k.
As far as paying $80/yd for good 1K cloth, absolutely. It is the lightest available and is plenty strong for many applications in toy plane world. I can only guess that it is difficult to weave compared to the heavier grades, hence the added cost.. On weight basis, 1K is 10 times the cost of 3K
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
Yes, all the cloth I've bought from them has been 100% carbon. If it's a hybrid it'll say. They don't try to cheat you like some places. LOL
I've tried both the 100% CF and 50/50 they both perform the same, it's the asthetics of the 100% CF that you loose.
Just about last week the 1K changed from 100% CF to 50/50, I think it changes based on availability. You just have to keep checking, like I do....
I've tried both the 100% CF and 50/50 they both perform the same, it's the asthetics of the 100% CF that you loose.
Just about last week the 1K changed from 100% CF to 50/50, I think it changes based on availability. You just have to keep checking, like I do....
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RE: 1k carbon fiber cloth
If one is only after the carbon fabric look,many years ago I came up with a technique for painting the carbon look that may be of general interest.
First I painted the dark color, metallic blue in my case. ThenI laid down small checkerboard rubber shelf liner over that color. Then Imisted a lighter color (silver grey) over and through that shelf liner from a longer distance than normal, maybe 12-18" or so.
The look from3-4 feet away was just like carbon fabric. I treated insignias and lettering that way for a unique look. It's simple and results in a fancy outcome
First I painted the dark color, metallic blue in my case. ThenI laid down small checkerboard rubber shelf liner over that color. Then Imisted a lighter color (silver grey) over and through that shelf liner from a longer distance than normal, maybe 12-18" or so.
The look from3-4 feet away was just like carbon fabric. I treated insignias and lettering that way for a unique look. It's simple and results in a fancy outcome