Composites

At first I did some tests using small pieces with acute angles to learn the best composite technique. I selected the pieces I designed and cutted with the computer controlled machine (shopbot). With these test parts I tested different natural fibers and resins. For one piece I used sackcloth and for the other one linen. Both of them are joined using a polyester matrix. Before mixing the components of the matrix I cut the clothes to match the shape of the piece printed in 3d. I did that procedure using a pair of scissors and on a trial and error basis.

I designed a shape using Vcarve

setting the tool path

setting the tool path

setting the tool path

setting the tool path

setting the tool path

warming the machine

Warming the machine

Warming the machine

Cutting the HD Styrofoam

Cutting the HD Styrofoam

Milled mold

Milled mold

Addition of resins and composites

Entropy resin super Sap

Vaccum bag

Soft fabric and release fabric

Protection Grooves

This is the Resin that i used

making the compositions

Putting my composite in the vaccum bag and sucking the air out

Results

removing the breathing materials

removing the breathing materials

removing the breathing materials

removing the breathing materials

My Final Object

My Final Object