What is Carbon Fiber? Informational Event

Name: What is Carbon Fiber? Informational Event
Start: 2025-02-20T18:00:00-06:00
Location: 17089 N. Outer 40 Rd. Suite 137, Chesterfield, MO, United States, Missouri 63005

Schedule

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

17089 N. Outer 40 Rd. Suite 137, Chesterfield, MO, United States, Missouri 63005 | Chesterfield, MO

Nick Hand, local racer and owner of TW Carbon, the expert on carbon fiber repair and custom frame painting, will explain all things carbon fiber at a fun happy hour informational event.
TW Carbon is the go-to source for carbon repair, inspection, paint matching, and amazing custom finish work.
Nick will speak from 6:30-7:30 on the how and why's of carbon fiber - the "super material" that defines performance in frame and component design.
Meet at SBR at 6pm for drinks and snacks, followed by Nick's 1 hour talk, examples of work, and Q & A.
The Topics to be covered:
What is Carbon Fiber?
The History of Carbon Fiber
Material comparisons - the pros and cons of Steel, Aluminum, and Carbon Fiber
Current uses in the industry
Repairing Carbon Fiber - Is it safe?
Is it worth it?
Is it stronger?
Will I be able to sell a repaired frame?
How is it done?
How do you examine a frame with ultrasound?
Paint matching and custom painting.