The next few bits are suspension Items, Im carrying out cutaway sections of them, that is cut sections of wishbones, and through onto the ti mounts. This way I can learn a lot about their construction, how the ti is tailored to bond with the carbon, what shape it is within the arm, and how the weave is laid over it.
It will also show me just what they are like inside, and what construction method they used, be it two halves bonded, or bottom layer wrapped over top layer, foam core inside, and the lot clamped within a mould.
I read a lot of supposed construction methods about them, but its now time to discover fully for myself just how they did do it.
By polishing all cut edges I make, and studying the carbon under a microscope I will then know all. I know how they may have done it in theory, and have studied composite to ti bonding, but you just cannot beat hands on.
It is a lot of work to display and find all this, which is why I watermark, but I feel its a small price to pay for my findings considering I have to buy the parts too.
I feel compelled to share, given that there are many on here who are also interested, but have not got the time/technique/money to get around to doing this.
I_need_to_know and see it myself, and not rely on hearsay,
Keep an eye out in around a week, thanks guys, and hope you enjoy and learn a bit
Brian,
Are you planning to put it into clear resin and get it grinded down?
