Announcing New CF-like Material!

[Meniscus]

For everyone that is interested in new materials to work with, I came across a new material that looks like CF, flexible, and is a fraction of the cost at near the same strength. Various communities use this ballistic material for stab protection and to back ballistic plates (bulletproof).

I got the chance to show it to DiegoBoy today and will get pictures up tomorrow as long as the Honey-Do list cooperates (or can be temporarily averted via diversionary tactics ).

More to come!

What is everyone paying for CF currently? This stuff can be molded to most shapes if we have a mold and comes in as large as 4' by 4' sheets if needed.

[Ub Hauled]

Where can I get it?!?!?!
I am on the verge of building a hull...
thanks man.

[Meniscus]

I've got the direct link to the guy that makes the stuff. I'm planning on speaking to him on Monday or Tuesday regarding all pricing, availability, sizes, etc. (the whole run down). I'm not sure how easy it is to cut yet (I shouldn't cut the sample I have as it has a different purpose, but I can't imagine its anything that a grinding wheel won't take care of )

[Meniscus]

Another note, this material is not widely known, even in the world of ballistic materials manufacturers.

With regards to specs, I'm also going to discuss # of layers, weight, thickness, etc. I know that these specs are more important to most of us! However, I'm not going into tensile strength right now as the measurement may be subjective.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Where do we find it?

[egneg]

Sounds very promising!

[Eyekandyboats]

dont just tell us about it. thats not cool
post a link... other wize who cares! LOL

[egneg]

dont just tell us about it. thats not cool
post a link... other wize who cares! LOL

Have patience ...... Grasshopper!

[Ocean Racer]

Its ok you just have a short wait of 18 or 36 hrs and then will get the specs

[Meniscus]

OK, I see how it is, LOL.

I got caught up in some other stuff today. I'm working on a few pictures now. To answer the link questions, there is none. I haven't seen this stuff anywhere, and I know what I'm looking for to find it.

Standby for a few minutes while I get some work emails out for Monday morning (oh wait, that's now!).

Taking pictures...

[Meniscus]

Ok, I'm now good on my word.

From what I can tell, it looks like this material is 9 layers maybe. It's hard to get a good picture of the layers from the side, so you'll have to take my word for it.










Feedback?

[Ub Hauled]

Did you have a chance to talk to the "source guy"?
how would one go about forming it into shape (epoxy?) and how thin can you go
still maintaining the strong integrity? Does it feel solid like CF?
It looks promising

[ghostofpf1]

Does it have a name ???

Ghost

[dostacos]

is that pre-preg? {pre impregnated with resin}

[ghostofpf1]

is that pre-preg? {pre impregnated with resin}

Pre-preg needs to be refrigerated for any long term storage as heat sets it off....

This material looks to be awfully thick to be formed along any tight curves and without a name not even sure if the material is "sized" or treated correctly for poly or epoxy resins...
HTH
Ghost