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Join Elevated Materials at CAMX Atlanta – October 30-November 2, 2023
Please Join Us At CAMX in Atlanta in Join the Elevated Materials team at CAMX – the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo – the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. Visit us at booth T49 at CAMX in Atlanta. You can’t miss us. Questions? Contact Us. We are here to…
Read MoreAdvantages of Forged Carbon Fiber Blocks and Billets
In the fast-paced world of advanced materials, forged carbon fiber blocks (also known as forged carbon fiber billets) have emerged as an innovative material option for manufacturing 3D parts and components. These blocks offer a combination of mechanical properties and machinability that make them an attractive option for part manufacturing across multiple industries. Advantages of…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
What does Elevated Materials do? In addition to our carbon fiber sheet and billet manufacturing, we offer a wide range of machining and finishing services to deliver finished parts that can be used in a wide range of applications. All of these processes take place in-house giving us a lot of flexibility and allows us…
Read MoreCarbon Fiber Surface Finishes Play a Role in Your Part Quality
There are so many options for manufacturing the surface finish on a carbon fiber panel. The surface finish you choose can make a difference in panel cost, and panel performance. The purpose of this is to explain the different surface finishes available from Elevated Materials, and when to use them. Matte Finish This is a…
Read MoreWhat are Forged Carbon Fiber Blocks?
For use as brackets or components, carbon fiber has several properties that give it an advantage over other materials. Carbon is lightweight corrosion resistant and stiff. Blocks can easily be tapped and milled to any geometry required. Different carbon fiber blocks can have different appearances. Each style has properties that give a unique benefit. Forged…
Read MoreIntroducing Carbon Fiber Connectors for T Slot Aluminum Extrusions
Elevated Materials is launching a made-to-order program for carbon fiber connectors for T slot and 80/20 aluminum framing extrusions. T slot (or T track or 80/20) aluminum framing is very popular for it’s versatility. Many people consider it to be the modern equivalent of an erector set for adults, you can get all different sizes and lengths…
Read MoreCarbon Fiber Weaves: What they are and why to use them
If you have ever wondered why one piece of carbon fiber might look different from another piece of carbon fiber, you’re not alone. Carbon fiber comes in many different weaves and each one serves a different purpose, and it isn’t just cosmetic. Carbon fibers are made from precursors such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and rayon. The…
Read MoreCutting Carbon Fiber with a Waterjet, Advantages and Disadvantages
What is a Waterjet? A waterjet uses a pump to create a high pressure (up to 90,000 psi) jet of water that can cut through anything from foam to 8+” steel plate. When cutting through metal or carbon fiber, an abrasive material, such as garnet, is used to aid in the cutting process. (See the…
Read MoreAdvantages and Cost Factors Of Composite Materials
Written by Cliff Lester, under the supervision of Dr. Steven R. Nutt, this white paper provides an overview of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP, or carbon fiber) and looks at the advantages when compared to other materials, such as wood or metal, as well as cost factors associated with manufacturing carbon fiber parts. Cliff Lester…
Read MoreWhat Is Carbon Fiber? Composites 101: Fibers and Resins
What is carbon fiber? It is praised for it strength to weight ratio, and it is used in products such as rockets, race cars, bicycles and sunglasses. But what is carbon fiber reinforced plastic? CompositesWorld.com has a great article on this exact topic (posted on 3/14/2016). The following is an excerpt, click the link at the…
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