PDF Publication Title:
Text from PDF Page: 010
Basics of Vacuum Bagging Fins Continued from page 9 Continued on page 11 www.apogeerockets.com/Model-Rocket-Kits/Skill-Level-3-Model-Rocket-Kits/Air-Mail Conclusion The process of vacuum bagging may seem a little daunting if you’ve never done it before. But I found it fairly easy to accomplish once you have all the correct equipment. Once you do one piece, you’ll find it isn’t too hard. While we don’t often need vacuum bagging in model rocketry, there are a few instances where it does come in handy. Hopefully this will give you some ideas for future projects of your own. In a future article, I’ll show you how to use vacuum bagging to make chrome-plated wood fins. So you get the weight savings of a balsa fin, with the bright chrome look that makes the rocket sparkle in the sunlight. Observers will think they are really metal fins. Supplies needed: • Vacuum pump: You can also use an airbrush compressor. Get at Harbor Freight or Amazon. • Breather Cloth: It is reusable, so you don’t need much. Get the minimum amount needed. • Quick Lock Seals: https://store.acpcomposites.com/quick-lock-seals • EZ-Vac Connector: https://store.acpcomposites.com/ez-vac-bag-connector • Tubing Clamp: https://store.acpcomposites.com/tubing-clamp • Pipe to hose fitting: https://store.acpcomposites.com/pipe-to-hose-fitting • Neoprene Tubing: https://store.acpcomposites.com/neoprene-tubing Figure 13: A comparison in weight of a normal fin versus one that was skinned with epoxy. Page 10 Issue 569 / Mar. 15th, 2022PDF Image | Basics of Vacuum Bagging Fins
PDF Search Title:
Basics of Vacuum Bagging FinsOriginal File Name Searched:
Newsletter569.pdfDIY PDF Search: Google It | Yahoo | Bing
5,000 BF Shipping Container Lumber Dry Kiln For Quality Lumber The 5,000 BF container kiln consists of one 40 foot high-cube aluminum shipping container... More Info
Shipping Container Lumber Dry Kilns by Global Energy Global Energy designed and developed the container kiln back in 1991. The purpose is to give access to portable sawmill owners, furniture makers, and small business the value added profit of dry kiln lumber and quality hardwoods... More Info
Vacuum Kiln Conversion Kit for Lumber and Wood Dry Kilns Convert your existing conventional dry kiln into a fast drying vacuum kiln. Similar to vacuum bagging in the boat building and aircraft industry, we have come up with a proprietary process which allows you to build a very simple vacuum kiln at a fraction of the price, and without the intensive conventional metal chamber structure... More Info
Vacuum Pump Cart System for Bagging Clamping Wood Drying and more Vacuum Cart with 2HP Pump and Dual Pistons with multiple multiplex vacuum ports and liquid reservoir... More Info
Vacuum Bagging Basics Vacuum bagging is a method of clamping, which has traditionally been used in the composites industry, but can also be used for vacuum drying materials, including wood products... More Info
CONTACT TEL: 608-238-6001 Email: greg@globalmicroturbine.com (Standard Web Page)