Laminates Assuming that these are hull laminates, one would need to know what you stringer setup and spacings are to determine if the laminates...
SP Buy out of ATC http://www.ybw.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20030624112651ibinews.html
Gator Foam I would guard against using Gator Foam (low density urethane, I believe), as it is mainly used for non-structural applications such as...
One more thing... Keep the latin sayings for trouty..
Sandwich Construction Okay, looks like mr. War Whoop needs a little course in sandwich construction. First, lets look at strength. If...
Yeah x-linked PVC foam was in the Bismarck, but you don't have to have been around since then to know there's been alot of advances in its...
Prepregs & PVC Foam One more thing I should clarify, PVC foams work well with most prepregs with cure temps from 200 to 265F (High Temp foams)....
Styrene and Corecell I don't think any one allows core material to sit "hours and hours" in uncured styrenated resin. Styrene attack on Corecell...
Prepregs I agree, there are some issues with some low temp cure and long out time prepreg materials and PVC foam. I believe it has to do some of...
Vacuum Bagging It's definitely possible to vacuum bag polyester/glass laminates, but there are a few things that you must look into to determine...
Corecell and foam MY guess is ATC filed chap 11 so it'll be easier for a larger composites group to buy them out...time will tell. As for...
For composite stringers, you really only need a core that holds shape and stabilizes the shear webs, so a low density foam (around 3 or 4lb PVC or...
I believe the BlueCor is mainly used for insulation purposes and may not be ideal for marine sandwich construction. Plus, it's extruded (or...
Try looking over the "Foam Core Materials in the Marine Industry" paper located on this website. Other good sources are: www.diabgroup.com...
The green stuff is Divinycell H60 (3.7 lb/ft^3) crosslinked PVC foam. If you're interested in getting some, try 972-228-7600 and ask for Customer...
The delam is probably due to the high fiber to resin ratio used in these types of racing boats. They might have been trying to "squeeze" out as...
Polyesters made without aromatics?? True, maleic acid (or anhydride without water) is used extensively in almost all polyester resins, but...
If you are replacing 1/4" plywood, I would reccommend using at least 3/8" 5 lb/ft^3 foam (Divinycell H80, Klegecell R75, or any other equivalent...
If you still are looking for information on Divinycell, please send me an email and I would be happy to answer any of your questions. (I am a Tech...
