Why you should chop carbon fiber for better parts
If you're trying to build something that's both light and incredibly stiff, you should probably learn how to chop carbon fiber and use it as a reinforcement. Most people think of carbon fiber as those beautiful, shiny woven sheets you see on the hoods of supercars, but there's a whole other world out there involving chopped strands. It's a bit messier, sure, but it's also one of the most versatile ways to handle composites when you're dealing with complex shapes that a standard weave just won't fit into. ...