> Some helpful people at SP Systems suggested post curing needs to
> be done within 2 weeks of laminating.
Not entirely true: post curing within 2 weeks adds up to 30% to the
properties, but leaving it longer will add 10%: the real benefit is to drive
off any solvents, moisture, etc, and stabilise the laminates for a higher
"in service" temperature.
The Europa was designed to meet its structural requirements with NO post cure.
Details, including a cheepo post curing oven in next months FLYER....
Miles.
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