tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post2932476512647240386..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Threading Carbon Fiber CompositeClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-50143816357939945572012-04-12T04:03:27.522-06:002012-04-12T04:03:27.522-06:00Threading carbon fiber layups is very bad, and cou...Threading carbon fiber layups is very bad, and could lead to delamination. There isn't a single joint like that anywhere on a 787.<br /><br />And insert will probably do okay. Alternatively, a plate with a threaded insert attached bolted to the carbon fiber.<br /><br />I suppose you could get away with a Nut-Rivet, if you coat it with epoxy first.Mauserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732614352398473302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-19405005720685318912012-04-11T13:08:58.170-06:002012-04-11T13:08:58.170-06:00inserts placed during layup are best, inserts plac...inserts placed during layup are best, inserts placed after layup and curing held by epoxy are second best, through holes with nuts and washers are next best. pop rivets and washers are next. threading the material is WAAAY down the list. threads will loosen constantly and loctite won't stick.Rorschachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848860674369931761noreply@blogger.com