![]() In order to modify the characteristics of the lay up, other materials are sometimes added such as glass fibers, Kevlar or Aluminium. Carbon fiber is also offered as chopped strands and powder. These fibers (containing flat ribbons of carbon crystals) in turn are bundled by the manufacturer in thicker fibres and are woven into carbon cloth, made into felt, twisted or bundled without twisting. I don't know of any process where fibers are shaped AFTER carbonizing. The fiber shape is the original shape of the material (its precursor) used to produce the Carbon Fiber. In turn these ribbons align themselves within fibers. ![]() This crystal alignment makes the ribbon strong in the long axis. These honeycomb shaped crystals organize themselves in long flattened ribbons. First, What is Carbon FiberĬarbon Fibre, not surprisingly, is made of carbon crystals aligned in a long axis. If you plan to build a mast or other boaty things, do your research. I try to be accurate but I MAKE MISTAKES, I know this might come as a surprise to some of you, but there it is. This article combines information that I have found in my research on Carbon Fiber, I am not a primary source. ![]() Carbon Fiber's reputation as a material has taken on mystical proportions! Not only does it have a reputation for being the best and the strongest, but it's also become cool to have something made of carbon fiber!
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