vinylester vs epoxy

[adamfocht]

Anyone have a good link / reference that I can compare a vinylester infused laminate with an epoxy and post cured epoxy infused laminate?

We are in the process of infusing with a good lower exotherm vinylester and I want to find out if the cost jump and post finishing involved with epoxy / post cured epoxy is worth it or not.

Any thoughts / comments / direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[dougfrolich]

http://www.netcomposites.com
and search Derakane 411-800
Those will get you started

[fiberglass jack]

i like hetron992 for infussion over derakane much less gassing

[adamfocht]

Thanks, I will look into these.

Has anyone actually done tests (real world tests) to compare VE infused laminates against epoxy infused (post cured / non post cured) laminates?

I understand the properties and differences between epoxies and VE / GP and DCPD resins, as well as strength, weight, bonding, etc... I'm just wondering where is the point of diminishing returns lay?

[Oldshoe]

We tried but unfortuantely faced a probelm of Pre Relaese on VE after curing

[War Whoop]

Careful here do not get "oversold on resins" the VE's work just fine in most cases.

[buckknekkid]

I havent seen you posting anything lately..

[War Whoop]

Originally Posted by buckknekkid

I havent seen you posting anything lately..

Just now freeing up enough to play on the Internet.