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2021-06-19

Michael Hanley

Infusion test prep

cut 2x1 ft and 1x1 ft material

catch pot is trash, no regular cf fabric

2021-06-24

Mackenzie Lui

Cut vac bags/spiral tubing

Cut vac bags/spiral tubing

Found another catch pot.

Old catch pot has gauge that is intact but the pot leaks.

New catch pot might not be leaking but has a busted gauge.

Swap the gauges?

2021-06-25

Renzo Villanoy

Test 3D printed connector

Cut carbon fibre for testing

Prep all done

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The new mold release wax has same expiry date as old one (Sep 2021) 😞

Connector tight around tube, Increase diameter by 1.5mm

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spiral tube 11mm diam, connector 16mm

2021-06-29

Kyle Lacson + Mackenzie Lui

Test Catchpot for Leaks

  • created vacuum bag and sealed a cf sample

  • clamped catchpot and left it for 15 min, was able to hold pressure

  • added soap to the catchpot (inlet and outlet) and found no bubbles

  • pressure was constant throughout the 15 min we left it on, at around -28inHg

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  • although gage pressure was constant, when we unclamped the catchpot we heard a hissing sound at around -15inHg

  • the tube clamps and tubes were not compatible so we had to use tacky tape to close of any gaps

  • used the catchpot valve to clamp for 15min. Did not have a clamp strong enough or big enough to clamp the tube we used

2021-06-29

Kyle Lacson + Mackenzie Lui

Drill 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch holes into the foam

  • successfully drilled the holes into the foam

  • left it near the rest of the materials for resin infusion

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  • took an excessive amount of time, thought of CNC a mold or 3d print a plastic stamp to make it easier next time

2021-06-29

Kyle Lacson + Mackenzie Lui

Find buckets + stir rod for resin infusion prep

  • found some buckets and paint stirrer and left it near the rest of the materials

  • none (smile)

2021-07-05

Kyle Lacson + Mackenzie Lui

Fix catchpot pressure gauge

  • removed an inlet off the catchpot. Used to be 3 now it has 2 inlets. (The valve that was attached to the pressure gauge was transferred to an inlet)

  • held a vacuum for 15min, applied soap to areas where a leak may occur. No bubbles were formed and no leaks were heard

Updated catchpot:

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before vacuum:

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vacuum applied and clamped:

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after 15 min:

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  • pressure gauge reading is off. Reading around -10 inHg when it should start off at 0 inHg before the vacuum was applied

  • after 15 min, pressure seemed to lower by 1inHg.

  • tried to adjust some screws within the pressure gauge but was not able to move the needle.

2021-07-16

Mackenzie Lui
Kyle Lacson

Apply mold release wax to a 1ft x 1ft area on the large glass pane

  • Taped out a 13”x13” area with masking tape on the large glass.

  • Follow instructions on wax can.

  • Applied 6 coats of wax using disposable cloth. Buffed glass 1 minute after application of each wax layer (when the wax solidifies) using disposable cloth.

  • Buff until smooth.

  • Application/buffing technique demonstrated in Rock West video.

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  • Used existing boundary outlined with masking tape for 2 sides,

  • Wait time before buffing differs from Rock West video since they are using a different wax.

  • Large glass pane already has Locktite residue, will tacky tape stick to the border???

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