Article | Synopsis |
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Carbon Fiber Sheet Deflection | Central Plate Deflection of Carbon Fiber Plates as compared to 1″ thick aluminum and 1″ thick steel plates. |
Stiffness of a Carbon Fiber Sheet | This article goes into depth discussing the flexural stiffness of LeapTech’s carbon fiber sheets in quasi-isotropic form as well as bidirectional form as compared to aluminum and steel. |
Inserts for Composite Sandwich Panels | Inserts allow bolts to be attached to foam core carbon fiber panels without crushing the panel. Inserts are necessary in thick foam core panels. |
Insert Application | This article goes into depth on the installation of inserts in composite panels. |
Insert Block Performance Analysis | Certain situations require a block to be installed in cored panels. This article goes into depth on the situations where these blocks are necessary. |
Bolting with Counter Bores in Composite Sandwich Panels | In certain situations, bolts should be countersunk into the panel. In our experience, this is necessary when runout must be controlled to a specific amount. |
Threaded Insert Pullout Analysis | An analysis of the forces involved in pulling out inserts. This is a necessary read when your inserts will be in tension. |
This is a study on the effect of torque on inserts. This is generally important to read when using inserts in any capacity. | |
Additional studies can be performed by LeapTech Composites upon request. |