Making Forged Carbon Fiber Parts

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Ever since Superfast Matt said that "forged" carbon fiber is the OSB/MDF of composites, I can't see it the same as I used to.

[@eustahijelifetips]

Same shit, now, hdf would be "forged" carbon

[@smartaIec]

I’ve been adding ham sandwiches to my composites ever since

[@Drunken_Hamster]

@@smartaIec GOD that part was disgusting. Probably the most irritating thing he's ever done, and he doesn't really do many things I dislike in his videos. His presentation and delivery are great, the production quality is good, and the content/builds themselves are cool and high effort/value as well.

[@akidafloof]

@@Drunken_Hamster Don't forget the other bits

[@JusstyteN]

I bet you can build a submarine out of this to visit titanic

[@turbochargedtrex]

Would be extra cooler if we use Logitech Controllers to control the sub!

[@diji5071]

😮😅😊😂

[@minrathejunglist]

Let's bring a kid with us.

[@Lofi_Man_Central]

i bet you can’t 😂

[@manelicvaltierrezii2601]

“Just think of the history we can accomplish”

[@NotAndhbhakt.]

Ik you struggled with the finished part with lots of bubbles and empty spots. As per my experience you need to add more resin and chopped carbon fibre into the mold than usual. Best indicator for that is the resin and CF should flow out of the mold while applying pressure. And yes! Great work and dont listen to those dumb who have no idea what forged CF is.

[@philmariop]

Cool. It's called Forged Carbon because of the short, chopped fiber strands. I think Lamborghini uses a heated press to form their production parts.

[@brianmifsud4531]

I think they're using the term forged because they're using clamping pressure instead of gravity or vacuum bagging. Forged steel after all is clamping pressure just really really high.

[@T0NYMANUEL]

Lamborghini barely used forged carbon fibre

[@Will-ke3cn]

​@@T0NYMANUEL Bro Lamborghini literally owns the trademark for Forged Carbon

[@pablocaillaux]

No, false. CF needs to be make in a vacuum oven. That’s a cheap plastic resine with glitter

[@CT-qx8nl]

Autoclave?

[@lucasblanchard47]

That looks freaking sick!

[@tomhollins5303]

Adding a small gap with wax or something when making the mould halves really helps expel the excess epoxy.

[@drrock5356]

You can also add strength by laying long, continuous tows (strands) of carbon fiber along the length, and width of the part. Still, it sure turned out nice!

[@theezeelife292]

I plan on doing this with the valve covers on my truck. I love the look of forged CF.

[@tomfoolery2913]

I'd like to put a public safety announcement for people in the comments who think they're smart that this process is in fact called forged carbon. I don't care if you disagree with the name, you didnt name it. Also anyone saying this isn't carbon fibre is double stupid, yes it is, just because it uses short fibres doesnt magically change what material it is. There was one guy who was saying that this couldn't be carbon fibre because an autoclave wasn't used... Let's take a moment to do some education. Carbon FIBRE refers to the strands of fibre, made from... Carbon! The matrix (in this case resin) doesn't mean it isn't or is a carbon fibre part, as long as it has a matrix of some kind it is a CFRP. Most carbon fibre is sold separately to the matrix, often called "dry fabric", and the resin is added to the carbon either with a brush (basic hand layup) often with additional pressure such as a vacuum or as we see in the video. Some CF, is sold with the resin already impregnated into the structure, called pre-preg, this fabric needs to be placed inside an autoclave otherwise it will not cure, as the resin must be very hot to harden quickly. If you want more information Easy Composites has a lot of knowledge out there on their website and youtube (including forged carbon fibre), so commentors can be properly informed

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Pretty good. I gave you a thumbs up. Pre-preg can be cured without an autoclave. But it does need to be heated up in an oven. You can vacuum bag it then cure it in an ordinary curing oven.

[@josjoe1928]

Ok merd chill 😅😅😅😅

[@lukazecevic3183]

It's loads of resin, lot less strength then than carbon fabric oriented right, vacuum and cured in ovens...this is more like glass reinforced plastic, ones for roffing and stuff like that...heavier than "real" carbon part definitely

[@touristguy87]

dude, there's an old adage at play here. the more that you need to explain, the more that you sound like you're talking bullshit. in this case you said it yourself, it's a block of epoxy resin filled with chips of carbon-fiber. It's not a carbon-fiber part. It's an amalgam of carbon-fiber chips bound by epoxy resin. It's literally no stronger than the resin. It's literally like saying that a woman is your girlfriend because you exchange email with her. You know OF her. That doesn't mean that she's your girlfriend. In this case the carbon-fiber chips are not providing the main function that distinguishes carbon-fiber from other materials, they are not providing the lateral strength that carbon-fiber parts are known for. FORGED carbon-fiber? Don't even get me started. why don't you fill your mold with gold and epoxy and call it forged gold. You'd be much closer. ps yes I know what Easy Composites is. And why they don't call this "forged carbon-fiber" either. You should ask them. This is literally one of the most dumbest, most fraudulent things that I've ever seen. If you were just to wrap a sheet of proper carbon-fiber around a frame and process it properly as Easy Composites would happily assist you in doing, you'd have a proper carbon-fiber part. But no you have to try to differentiate and elevate your product. Fraudulently. Did you get a masters' degree from Trump University?

[@kennethrine8171]

Very VERY BEAUTIFUL

[@manderson1081]

Stunning 🤩

[@J_The_Detailer]

Wouldn't u press the end, clamp that spot, then move a few inches, press & clamp that spot and work ur way to the other end so that every clamped part has the psi clamped from the press? Instead of the middle having high clamping force and the ends just have however much u can turn a C-clamp by hand? Just a thought🤷‍♂️

[@wigit2216]

I think for this application it shouldn't be an issue. the mold should help distribute the weight and the part is purely decorative anyways.

[@J_The_Detailer]

@@wigit2216 ahhh, gotcha👍

[@Yeetasaurus1234]

​@jstranger5584 still a decent idea to consider

[@tonkatoy2879]

truly nice work :)

[@fiors73]

no. it is not forget. it is compressed. forging needs temperature at 80% of melting temperature. carbon fibers do burn at 3'500 degrees celsius and do not melt. hence, carbon fiber cannot be forged. the best you can do is autoclaving.

[@hassanalmoathin5160]

How do you calculate the required clamping force?

[@skunkwerx9674]

Love all the small brains in this comment section that think forging needs to be done with heat. Ever heard of cold forging, drop forging, etc. absolutely nowhere in the definition of forging does it state heat is a requirement. You might just be a little upset it doesn’t happen in the way YOU expect it to ….

[@dadgarage7966]

To expand on your comment, it looks to be a coil cover to give the V10 a bit of flair. It's not an aircraft landing gear strut.

[@erik365365365]

Hate that it’s called forged cause that not forging

[@erik365365365]

Same idea as forging

[@TheDJOblivion]

Yes, it's forging, not all forging is done with forge oven.

[@erik365365365]

@@TheDJOblivion means to heat then hammer… hence this is not classically forging. The cf industry has pilfered the term from the metal industry

[@TheDJOblivion]

@@erik365365365 yes, thats one of the definitions, which I've already said I know.

[@leanasf821]

​@@erik365365365 Forging means shaping a material, usually metal, by compressive forces with or without heat. You're specifically referring to hot forging, which is just a type of forging.

[@johnwicks6187]

😢Can u put magnet & Air Rub it through too. Will it fly off?? Video have!!😊

[@EvoDad87]

Idk how you’re not getting resin rich areas by just pressing/clamping the moulds together without any peel ply or absorption cloth. Also- what compound are the moulds made out of?

[@mr.frogster4398]

Very nice 😊

[@Mr17maksim]

What’s that mold making material you’re using?

[@jayesh5131]

Epoxy! Did you even hear the audio?

[@luisarguelles6786]

What is the yellow bucket?

[@gargoylebuilds]

Does it fit though looks a little smaller or maybe it’s the camera angle

[@gabednconfused]

used scrap tows have turned into decorative heavy parts. Generally useless in structural applications, or about anywhere you want to get the actual use of composite materials.

[@joseluislara7194]

What about the under side? Or actual application? It's really cool, though!

[@NinjaChien-ye2rj]

very cool, but what is this part actually for? And is it lighter?

[@mr2hard2see]

It’s a valve cover

[@alejandrovargas7605]

Bad ass!!!!!!❤

[@KennethKempka-xg1jk]

What do you use for mold release

[@Proj3ctLife]

Isnt forged when a machine laser cuts(or water jets) a huge metal block into something(Like a wheel). Molds are used for casting Edit: Two shorts later I learned that this process is, indeed, called forged carbon fibre

[@AWDventures]

Whats the items to make the mold?

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Nice

[@illbeyourmonster3591]

That's not forging. That's a variant of poured casting. A totaly different process than forging.

[@toddwilliams5905]

Fancy c clamp press, very professional./S

[@user-sm4sf4ff2i]

Cheer~~~the chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) and which also occurs in impure form in charcoal, soot, and coal.😊

[@Christdeliverme]

What does the resin fail at temperature wise? And is the resin resistant to fuel and oil?

[@chrisgoat6435]

DON'T put carbon straight into a epoxy mold 😂

[@ccarlock8537]

Impressive

[@zacharyskinner2014]

Can you post the link for the materials?

[@AdamKueflef]

Now I want to make custom valve covers

[@amierasycap4870]

Any progress ?

[@AdamKueflef]

@@amierasycap4870 not yet its a job for the spring

[@nuttawatkorkiattakul3303]

It is possible to do with carbon fiber fabric

[@martymccord9875]

So how well would that hold up on a engine

[@treymoon9027]

Is the forging in part 2?

[@searacoon3512]

My god 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheChaz81]

Why not lay weave????

[@carywalker1564]

“Hopefully” I don’t think so.

[@EMTBonsai]

The new way bike manufacturers are doing carbon frames and wheels with nylon carbon called forged bond carbon all this is what the recycled off cuts is it from a carbon manufacturer in Japan? Reason their now using this process is because its 100% recyclable whare as the original carbon fibre is not but forged bonding doesn't use any resins its just heat moulded

[@laszloszell8753]

Epoxy cost more than make the part with a specialist...

[@user-ql4oz4nn2q]

That's not forged carbon .there is no significant pressure applied .

[@fermicarus]

what was the spray before the epoxy??

[@lilGafferLog]

its called mold release. it creates a thin even layer that the epoxy wont stick to

[@Domo6768]

From my understanding that would be cast not forged

[@ericwilson2585]

What was wrong with the original part?

[@BJ-Hunter513]

Forged? Pooring resin and carbon fiber into a mold...nothing forged...😅

[@fishpast1]

Forged carbon fiber? You mean the scraps?

[@JoseCarlos-gr3fm]

Hey you have the mold how much to make 2 for me I have the same ford Shelby engine

[@Crime_pays]

How do you make a matte finish version?

[@TellURide447]

Sand it and don’t polish

[@timsch15]

there are different types of clear coat

[@mg1052]

Looks nice....... but what about the heat that the valve cover is going to experience. Seems like a waste of carbon

[@luistorres-ks5ic]

What epoxy ?

[@jaroddennis8977]

I want to know what the epoxy they used for the mold

[@Consciousrider]

Wow

[@Tylergilmour857]

So really it’s just epoxy with some carbon spinkles for some effect!? You could even make one with glitter for a Honda? 😂

[@carlsonbench1827]

If I hear that low quality voice I assume everything else in the video is low quality then skip

[@alowitiousmckay5563]

Forged?

[@touristguy87]

...damm, is nothing sacred these days.

[@diji5071]

I dont think they know what forged means

[@jasonstinson1767]

Sintered at best

[@Aheitchoo]

Where do you get the computer girl?

[@scottmay3620]

obviously no clue what " forging" is

[@kedzior1991]

Nice but downvote because of the voice, happy new year

[@diji5071]

That is cast not forged

[@dazadorph45]

Urm where is the pressurised oven?.

[@deanpostlewaite2312]

Formed not forged

[@natelorimer8567]

You need a press slamming tons , like hundreds of tons on hot metal to forge steel. The term for this is cast.

[@TravisFabel]

That is STEEL. Forged Carbon is by pressing short, randomly oriented carbon fiber strands into a two piece mold. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forged_composite

[@lucasblanchard47]

It’s called forged carbon.

[@BryanMiranda96]

Doesn't matter, it's called forged carbon whether you like it or not

[@brad3378]

​@@lucasblanchard47 Every step in production is borrowed from casting practices

[@JgHaverty]

d3378 yes but it's called forged carbon lol

[@asefhejazi7231]

There do I buy the material that you create the mold/form. And what to use to it ain’t stuck to the part I want the mold from? Thank you!

[@manishnegi8258]

Heat curing is pending . Strength might be compromised

[@fallbro]

dOn't uSe gEnDeReD LaNgUaGe tHeReS No sUcH ThInGs aS MaLe aNd fEmAlE

[@J_The_Detailer]

It's funny that ppl are afraid to like this comment. If I could like twice I would. Then again, I been offending ppl since before they stopped identifying as ppl so,🤷‍♂️🤣

[@lucasblanchard47]

“Did you just assume that mold’s gender?!” 😂

[@georgekidwell9409]

I guess people are totally offended by the construction field, because most parts are referred to as male and female, especially in the plumbing and electrical construction fields. Even in the electronics field, many parts are referred to as male and female.

[@brad3378]

Ironically that community also uses the terms cope and drag

[@________Thatheis]

Ironically there are only two choices, Male or Female truly this will not evolve or transform from the basic format and no one has to love it or even live by it yet everythings out there should just reckonotice to move forward..💩

[@abovewongart]

omg

[@pablocaillaux]

That’s not a carbon fiber part, that’s like fiber glass but with fibers inside. Not the same strength of resistance of the CF

[@timsch15]

its a form of forged carbon and its strong

[@tomfoolery2913]

You're right that it won't be as strong as the fibres are short, but those are literally carbon fibres, it is a CF part

[@lozockhd]

No. You first need to polish this then you got the end result

[@LyonsLover]

I call bullshit

[@householdemail1305]

I like the flake.

[@altrimnell]

That would be a cast, not forge...

[@TravisFabel]

Kinda correct.. Forged composite is a casting process. Forged Carbon is by pressing short, randomly oriented carbon fiber strands into a two piece mold. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forged_composite

[@BryanMiranda96]

That doesn't matter, it's the name of the process, candy paint is tinted clearcoat, not a sugary treat, still called candy

[@dumbestoyster]

Such a cheap shity look

[@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409]

Not forged or layered carbon fibre. Trash piece

[@tomfoolery2913]

This is what forged carbon fibre is... I don't care if you disagree with the name, that's what composite engineers refer to this process. I suggest you educate yourself on topics before talking about something you know very little about. EasyComposites has good information on their website if you'd like to learn more

[@mrinconclusive83]

No strength at all

[@nicholassinovich4257]

The epoxy aline is strong af. If you add heat to it however, not so much

[@peterpizzurro9410]

What makes you say that?

[@mrinconclusive83]

@@peterpizzurro9410 shaved Carbon bits and Epoxy Epoxy is brittle and the shaved Carbon holds no strength hence why they use sheets not shavings

[@peterpizzurro9410]

@mrinconclusive83 Oh, so you don't know about forged carbon parts. Why don't you give KZbin a little search and see what can be made with this process. Also, you'll see the actual strength that can be achieved. I will say if they did actually use epoxy and not resin as required, yeah this part might not be the strongest.

[@johnpfeiffer1572]

Definitely not forged

[@TravisFabel]

Forged composite is a casting process that uses pressure to increase strength, similar to forging. Forged Carbon is created by pressing short, randomly oriented carbon fiber strands into a two piece mold. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forged_composite

[@SBS_Auto]

Yes it is

[@johnpfeiffer1572]

@@SBS_Auto that's casted not forged. Forged is with fire and metal

[@SBS_Auto]

@johnpfeiffer1572 wrong. Cast is not compressed. Cast is stationary and filled with liquid.

[@akidafloof]

It's just fiberboard but out of expensive fiber instead of cheap fiber

[@danjajeff1404]

Yeah i wouldn't trust this. This is not OK.

[@peterpizzurro9410]

Why not?

[@JgHaverty]

its a valve cover; stop inventing things to get upset about.

[@craigmandall9420]

​@JgHaverty coil cover but i get what you mean