This may sound like a stupid idea to many of you, but i have an idea to construct an autoclave to the size capable of curing a 2/3rd size F1 monocoque, What i need to know is what pressure and temperature will i need to be reaching for it to make a possitive effect? If...funds dependant....i am able to make it work possitivly enough i will be using epoxy and twill carbon fiber. If not, polyester and Eglass/fiber glass. Both using vaccume bagging techniques.
My idea consists of a bespoke 12mm thick, steel plated heagonal tube with a 45mm box section frame, braze welded on the exteriour, with a layer of 25mm celotex boading on the inside with a highly polished face, and a 2nd layer of 65mm celotex on the exteriour. i have a compressor capable of 1000psi and a suitable heater element that in an open atmosphere can generate 200c. I would be greatfull for the feedback and your idea's. the second i find how to put pics on here, i'll show my designs
Oh and the ultimate goal is to be able to produce a minture? vastly simplified F1 car using a honda GS230 engine for my son....and if he grows up faster than i can build...to sell!