Anthony Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Guys, I am working on a simple back plate for the air filter. It is a Swindon design item and needs to be cut horizontally along the trumpet centre line. It is then clamped in place by some very sexy brackets The bulkhead carbon I have used as a template, is too flimsy Can anyone let me know std thicknesses for carbon flat sheet Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Stewart Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi Anthony Copied from Fluke site: "Available in 0.7mm, 1mm, 1.7mm, 2mm, 3mm and 4mm thickness. The panels can be cut in sizes of 1000x500mm or 1100x1000mm. Available in 2x2twill weave or 5 harness. Technical Information We would recommend - - 0.7mm for nonstressed panels/covers (e.g. stone guards) - 1mm-1.7mm for general panels (chassis panels, tunnel cover) - 2mm-3mm for floors - 4mm for stressed applications" Don't know if this is of use. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Stewart Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I forgot to mention, the beast was looking good yesterday at Chris' Which cams are you running by the way 🤔 Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 As a rule of thumb, the carbon plate should have similar stiffness and strength to an aluminium plate of the same thickness. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 Nice one chaps Jon, glad all looked well yesterday, as you can see the current airbox back plate is "workinprogress" Cams are 1616 Suspect I might go overboard and get the 2 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 1.2 to 1.5mm should be OK. Richard in France Flying fast in my very bright yellow 226bhp Duratec 7, with internal kevlar/carbon panels and pushrod suspension 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thanks Richard, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thanks Richard, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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