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CHAPTER-5
FABRICATION METHODS INVESTIGATIONS
5.1 Fabrication techniques of composite materials
Various processes are available for making composite materials. The different
processes available for the fabrication of fiber-reinforced composites are
1) Hand lay-up
2) Vacuum bag moulding
3) Pressure bag moulding
4) Autoclave moulding:
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5.3 Accessories
5.3.1 Peel ply
One the laminate is in place; its time to apply the bag the first item to go down is a
peel ply. Peel plies are a tightly woven fabric, often nylon, and impregnated with some
type of release agent. The peel ply will stick to the laminate, but it will pull away without
to much difficulty.
Peel ply is optional. Most often it is used to give the laminate a rough, rather than
smooth, finish. Many engineers consider this a bondable finish, and it usually passes a
wet out test.
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