(250F cure) Seems like the wood would be a sponge off the prepregs making the part heavier and requiring higher resin percentages on the prepreg to compensate. Maybe not? Balsa, MDF? Just trying to envisions what would happen during a 250F cure and some pressure.
Putting wood in there feels...
Im reading through Campbells Manufacrturing Processes for High Performace Composites and notice a section about some manufacturers applying full pressure before the cure cycle begins. Basiucally you load the tool in the autoclave and apply vacuum and full pressure, then start heating up...
Has anyone used silicone bags for curing prepregs in the autoclave? Right now the cure temps we are using are on the lower end at 250F for the prepregs. Im curious about the pressures it can handle and if the life cycle of the silicone is worth the use. Any experience with this material wil be...
