Roll-wrapped prepreg carbon fiber tubes are constructed using multiple layers of weave and/or unidirectional fabrics, with roll wrapped process below
Cut prepreg fabric: Cutting the prepreg carbon fiber fabric into patterns with specific fiber orientations according to carbon fiber tube design drawings.
Layer up prepreg on the mandrel
Roll Wrap: The prepregs are rolled on a mandrel to form the size and shape of tubes using roll wrapped machine
Wrap plastic film. Wrap a layer of transparent opp plastic tape on the surface of the rolled carbon tube, and tightly wrap the carbon cloth through the tension of the opp tape to protect and shape.
Baking and curing. Hung the carbon tubes in the curing furnace, and the resin will be cured under high temperatures to make the tube shape.
Demoulding (Extract the mandrel): the mandrel is extracted after through a demold machine
Remove the opp plastic film: Peel off the opp tape on the carbon tubing by machine or by hand.
Grinding: Polish the opp marks on the surface of the carbon tube to make the surface smooth.
Cutting: Cut carbon fiber tube according to the actual length, and keep the effective length according to the design requirements.
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