working with composites

Engineering Lighter, Smarter: Why We’re Replacing Paikea’s Wooden Doors with Composites

Beyond the Slam: Engineering Composite Doors for a Performance Catamaran Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: The choice of material is

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Structural Cabinetry: The Engineering Behind Lightweight Boat Furniture

Author: Shayne and Anna Topic Overview: This post details the design and fabrication of non-structural cabinetry that serves a critical structural purpose.

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Vacuum Bagging with Polyester Resin: A Practical Guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls

Topic Overview: This post details the specialized techniques required for successfully vacuum bagging components with polyester resin. We’ll cover fabric preparation,

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The Vacuum Bag Reveal: Assessing Our Carbon Fiber Beam Laminate

Key Message: The de-bagging process confirmed a successful vacuum bag: our complex carbon fiber beam-to-hull joint emerged perfectly consolidated into

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