Negative monocoque molds. Top and bottom approaches

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j.pedro.rodrigues
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Negative monocoque molds. Top and bottom approaches

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Hey guys, i'm doing some research on the manufacturing of racing cars monocoque chassis (made of Carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer) and i was wondering if more experienced people here could help me out. I'm trying to understand why during the lamination of the carbon fiber do people use often more that 1 negative mold part, any specific manufacturing implications and constraints? .And why are there several approaches such as negative top and bottom molds or left and right or other multi part approaches, what are the advantages of one approach or another?

thanks for the help

riff_raff
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Re: Negative monocoque molds. Top and bottom approaches

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The mold surface usually is an aero surface that needs to be smooth and precise. The tool is often separated into several sections to make it easier to apply the pre-preg materials.
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