Which Grit Should I Use?
When it comes to sanding discs, one of the crucial factors to consider is the grit size. The grit size determines the coarseness or fineness
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Which PPE Can be Used to Work with in Composite Manufacturing?
Composite materials, composed of two or more distinct elements, are becoming increasingly popular in industries that manufacture composites, thanks to their unique features and benefits.
Direct Tool Company Ltd Invests for Growth
As more people than ever handle carbon fibre, we put together our top tips to ensure companies are taking adequate measures to protect their workers against the hazards of this material.
How to cut, trim and shape carbon fibre.
Once you have created your carbon fibre part(s), either by way of infusion or wet lay-up, you will most likely need to get your parts
How to polish lightly marked Carbon Fibre with an electric polisher
Whether you have recently created a masterpiece in Carbon Fibre composite or, are working on an older piece that is perhaps an integral part of
Can you fill holes in Carbon Fibre?
One of the biggest issues you may encounter when carrying out any composite work are the dreaded ‘pin holes’, minuscule imperfections in your surface finish
Maintaining Safety Standards Around Carbon Fibre
As more people than ever handle carbon fibre, we put together our top tips to ensure companies are taking adequate measures to protect their workers against the hazards of this material.
Composites: Creating Life Changing Products
A UK-US company combines graphene & aerogel composite technology to produce one of the strongest, lightest materials known to man. We take a look at how this exploration can benefit society as a whole.
How To Improve Your Composite Handling Processes
See how a transportation engineering company was able to transform their composite business. Take a look at what a factory revamp, along with modifications to existing processes, can do.
Putting Your Composites to the Test
Composite manufacturing is at an all-time-high, both in the UK and globally. Demands on businesses are increasing as the need to create stronger, reliable and enduring products shows no sign of waning. The opportune moment to be in the industry you might say?
The AMRC Installs the Most Advanced High-Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding (HP-RTM) System
Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) installs the most advanced high-pressure resin transfer moulding system in the UK.
Sizzling Summer Events In The Composites Industry
DTC have pulled together it’s pick of events & exhibitions in the composite industry this summer. Do not miss out on these showcases of innovation, advice and best practice.
Q&A With Martin Mynne From Pro Build Composites
We catch up with Martin Mynne from Pro Build Composites, who deliver top of the range composite components for high performance advanced composite yachts and racing boats.
Is Carbon Fibre the New Asbestos?
The amazing properties of this wonder composite ensured that widespread adoption and utilisation of carbon fibre was quick, and dominating. It’s fair to say that in the past decade or so that few new materials that have impacted the world quite like carbon fibre…
Q&A: Talking With Brad From Rochfort Custom Surfboards
Brad is fully in touch with the surfing industry and regularly visits the top surfboard manufacturers throughout the UK to discuss the latest technology in fins, boards and other product innovations. I caught up with him to gain insight into this £3B industry where composites play a huge role.
Tackling The Composite Skills Shortage
With the Motorsport build in full swing, Skilled Composite Technicians are always in high demand at this time of the year. In fact, demand for…
What makes CARBONite™ the ideal match for sanding composites?
CARBONite™ is the new buzz-word in the composites industry, synonymous with superior sanding quality and a premium finish. But it’s far more than just a name
DTC Fit Out Leading Composite Manufacturing Facility With Specialist Cutting Tools With On Tool Extraction
A global leader in composite technology selected DTC to provide specialist equipment to support their composite structures production process…
10 Top Tips For Cutting Carbon Fibre
Carbon fibre is one of the most popular smart materials in the 21st Century, and the number of uses for it are ever increasing. Here we share some tips for when it comes to cutting it…
Composite Materials, The Ideal Fit In The Construction Of Wind Turbine Blades
What Makes Composite Materials So Ideally Suited To The Construction Of Wind Farm Blades? Building a wind turbine is tricky business. These huge marvels of
