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==Parts & Components==
 
==Parts & Components==
===Stock===
 
 
=====Kevlar Fiber Roll=====
 
=====Kevlar Fiber Roll=====
 
:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
 
:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Description - 0.01" thick 38" wide. Probably using 2 layers for the shell.
 
:Description - 0.01" thick 38" wide. Probably using 2 layers for the shell.
  
=====Wood=====
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=====Wood for mold=====
 
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:Vendor -  
 
:Part No. -  
 
:Part No. -  
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:Cost -  
 
:Description - 3/4" particle board. Used left over pieces from making cabinets.
 
:Description - 3/4" particle board. Used left over pieces from making cabinets.
  
===Fasteners===
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=====Resin and Hardener =====
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:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Part No. - EPOX-635315
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:Cost - $104
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:Description - Epoxy and hardener with medium setting time. 2 gallons of epoxy and 85 fl oz. hardener.
  
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=====Vacuum bag =====
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:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Part No. - VB-VF0272
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:Cost - $3
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:Description - Nylon bagging to hold vacuum. 72" wide, price is per yard.
  
===Other===
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=====Vacuum tape =====
=====Resin=====
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:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Part No. - VB-BT25
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:Cost - $6
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:Description - 25' length
:Description -
 
  
=====Hardner=====
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=====Black pigment =====
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:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Part No. - AC-BL016
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:Cost - $10.50
:Description -
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:Description - 1 pint
  
=====Masking Tape=====
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=====Bleeder cloth =====
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:Vendor - [http://www.uscomposites.com US composites]
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:Part No. - VB-BLE60
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:Cost - $4
:Description -
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:Description - Allows air flow and absorbs excess epoxy. 60" wide, price is per yard.
 
 
=====Rubber Gloves=====
 
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=====Brushes=====
 
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==Costs==
 

Revision as of 16:05, 1 April 2008

Making up the Robocup 2008 Mechanical System, the shell protects the insides from a fast moving ball and should look cool.

Carbon Fiber Info

Parts & Components

Kevlar Fiber Roll
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - FG-KEV538
Cost - $16.50 per yard
Description - 0.01" thick 38" wide. Probably using 2 layers for the shell.
Wood for mold
Vendor -
Part No. -
Cost -
Description - 3/4" particle board. Used left over pieces from making cabinets.
Resin and Hardener
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - EPOX-635315
Cost - $104
Description - Epoxy and hardener with medium setting time. 2 gallons of epoxy and 85 fl oz. hardener.
Vacuum bag
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - VB-VF0272
Cost - $3
Description - Nylon bagging to hold vacuum. 72" wide, price is per yard.
Vacuum tape
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - VB-BT25
Cost - $6
Description - 25' length
Black pigment
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - AC-BL016
Cost - $10.50
Description - 1 pint
Bleeder cloth
Vendor - US composites
Part No. - VB-BLE60
Cost - $4
Description - Allows air flow and absorbs excess epoxy. 60" wide, price is per yard.