The lightest weight, double-bias-carbon fabric is now available. The C-BX 0300 (100 gsm) is the newest product in the VectorUltra line of reinforcements . “For the first time, we have a product that is lightweight and offers better mechanical properties than traditional 1K woven carbon fabrics,” says Vectorply Corp. Co-President Trey Sawtelle. …
Free software predicts composite stiffness
A manufacturer of high-performance composite fabrics has released the latest version of its laminate-analysis software, VectorLam Cirrus. The new version offers better tools for comparing and evaluating stiffness, strength, weight, and cost in a composite part. The software has a metric-unit option on a Summary page, hull-side laminates on the DNV page, and more deflection limit options. Also new:…
Free software predicts composite stiffness
A manufacturer of high-performance composite fabrics has released the latest version of its laminate-analysis software, VectorLam Cirrus. The new version offers better tools for comparing and evaluating stiffness, strength, weight, and cost in a composite part. The software has a metric unit option on a Summary page, hull-side laminates on the DNV page, and more deflection limit options. Also…