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CARBON FIBER VOLUME FRACTION CALCULATOR

This tool gives a high level understanding of the Vf. It is a learning tool and can be used at the ideation phases of a project and when scoping out initial ideas.

How volume fraction works

Carbon fiber composite parts are made from a mixture of reinforcement and resin. The proportion of reinforcement is called the Carbon Volume Fraction or Vf. A higher Vf means more stiffness and a better performance part.

Your estimated material split

Carbon weight

0.44 kg

Resin weight

0.21 kg

Presets

Inputs
Carbon volume fraction

A higher fraction means a stronger part in the fiber direction.

Results
Carbon weight
0.44 kg
Resin weight
0.21 kg

Manufacturing process

Processes suitable for a 60% carbon volume fraction

Unsuitable processes. Unlikely to consolidate the composite to reach 60% Vf.

Materials

Material
Carbon Cloth

Amount of cloth

2.9 m²

Amount of resin

0.21 kg

Tooling

Tool
Closed Mold
Mold material

Typical materials for this manufacturing process.

AluminiumSteel

This tool gives a high level understanding of Vf. It is a learning tool and can be used at the ideation phases of a project and when scoping out initial ideas.

The figures are estimates. Plyable does not guarantee or provide any warranty of the provided figures.

Need help choosing a process or tooling approach?

Talk to the Plyable team about manufacturing process, materials, and how this volume fraction should inform your tooling.

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