Composite vs Molded
06-27-2003 | 05:53 PM
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Composite vs Molded
Okay folks,
When it comes to Sailplanes, what is the difference between a Composite ship versus a Molded one?
Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages if any between the two?
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06-27-2003 | 06:10 PM
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From: An Iceburg in, ANTARCTICA
Composite vs Molded
Probably nothing, since the composites are generally molded.
Technically, composite means more that one material is involved, such as carbon fiber strengthening of a fiberglass part.
However, in recent times, this has become watered down with the term composite sometimes being used to refer to a fiberglass part since it is composed of two parts (the resing and the fiber matt).
Molded refers to the manufacturing process. In this case it would be different than, say, a foam wing model with vacuum bagged fiberglass skin. Recent usage of "molded" tends to imply a hollow structure as opposed to the vacuum bagged example, but may or may not be a composite.
Technically, composite means more that one material is involved, such as carbon fiber strengthening of a fiberglass part.
However, in recent times, this has become watered down with the term composite sometimes being used to refer to a fiberglass part since it is composed of two parts (the resing and the fiber matt).
Molded refers to the manufacturing process. In this case it would be different than, say, a foam wing model with vacuum bagged fiberglass skin. Recent usage of "molded" tends to imply a hollow structure as opposed to the vacuum bagged example, but may or may not be a composite.
06-27-2003 | 10:21 PM
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