Frequently Asked Questions
What makes carbon fiber stronger and lighter than metals like steel or aluminum?
Why does carbon fiber cost more than other materials?
Is carbon fiber safe to handle, cut, or touch during the manufacturing process?
How does carbon fiber hold up to heat, chemicals, and impact?
Can carbon fiber be used in high-temperature or flame-resistant applications?
At the end of its lifecycle, can carbon fiber be reused or recycled?
What types of stress or damage can cause carbon fiber to fail?
Are there different types of carbon fiber? How do they affect performance?
How does carbon fiber compare to materials like titanium in terms of strength and cost?
Do you offer design and engineering support?
What design changes are usually needed to make a part compatible with carbon fiber?
How do you ensure the part meets performance goals like strength, stiffness, and low weight?
Can you design carbon fiber parts that meet aerospace or medical-grade tolerances?
How do you handle fiber orientation to maximize strength in the right directions?
What are the limitations when designing complex shapes or thin-walled structures in carbon fiber?
When is compression molding a good option for a carbon fiber part?
How does compression molding differ from other methods like hand layup or vacuum infusion?
What shapes, sizes, or part types work best with compression molding?
What kind of surface finish can I expect from compression molding?
Is compression molding cost-effective for small or medium production runs?
How consistent are parts made with compression molding?
How does compression molding meet strength and performance needs for demanding applications?
What composite manufacturing methods do you offer, and how do they work?
How do you decide which manufacturing process is best for my part?
What are the benefits of autoclave molding for high-performance composite parts?
Is bladder molding a good option for hollow or complex shapes?
What’s the difference between vacuum bag molding and oven curing?
Can you combine materials like carbon fiber, Kevlar®, and fiberglass in the same part?
How do you ensure consistent quality during the composite manufacturing process?
Can you support both small prototype runs and full production volumes?
Will my carbon fiber part need any post-processing or machining after it’s molded?
What features can be added with precision machining, like holes or slots?
How do you protect the part from damage during machining?
How do you avoid issues like fraying, delamination, or cracking during machining?
What tools and techniques do you use for machining carbon fiber?
Should I design features into the mold, or have them machined afterward?
How strong is a properly repaired carbon frame compared to the original?
How do you repair a damaged carbon fiber or composite bike frame?
What types of damage (cracks, delamination, crushed or punctured tubes) are typically repairable?
How can I tell cosmetic damage from structural damage?
Can you repair snapped or fully fractured carbon tubes?
Will a repair add weight, or change the bike’s stiffness, or ride feel?
What is the life expectancy of a carbon fiber bike frame after repair?
