Can the carbon fiber material be used in building a Cozy MK4?
We can only recommend to use the materials called out in the aircraft plans. Carbon fiber is a much stiffer material than fiberglass and we do not have any tests to compare how the aircraft would perform using carbon fiber.
Suppose I wanted one yard of 282 Till 2/2 Weave 50 5.7, part # 01-00602. Would you ship it on a 36" or 50" long roll to avoid folding it?
Yes, we can roll it in the 36" width, but we do suggest making a note of it in the special instructions when ordering.
Could the carbon fiber weave be unweaved to retrieve the individual fibers? And what makes the Till 2/2 Weave different from the Carbon fiber weave?
The carbon tow can be pulled apart from the woven cloth if desired. Twill 2/2 is in reference to the type of weave of the fabric. We stock carbon fiber woven in Twill 2x2 and plain weave.
Can I hand layup carbon fiber cloth the same as fiber glass cloth?
If the weight and the weave are the same as the fiberglass cloth then yes, the procedure will be the same.
Is the price of the bidirectional woven carbon fiber per linear yard at the width shown or per square yard?
This material is priced and sold per linear yard at the width shown in the ordering chart.
What would the difference in use of the Plain weave vs. the 2x2 Twill be? Is one more decorative than the other (for exposed embedded weave)? Is there a structural (strength) difference?
The general difference is that the plain weave is woven a little tighter than the twill, so plain weave generally deoesn't lay-up around contours as well as the twill. As far as cosmetics, the twill is commonly used.
Is carbon fiber more abrasion resistance than say E Glass with the same resin?
Per Supplier: Yes Carbon is always better than glass.
Is there a recommended sand-able and water-proof (after cured) epoxy to use with carbon fiber?
Per your description it sounds you are looking for a filler in which is a sandable epoxy. You can use the PTM&W light weight filler (part # 02-30006) or the Superfil (part # 09-28250) for this application.
Is this fabric compatible with Vinyl Ester?
Yes. Vinyl Ester resin can be used with carbon fiber cloth.
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