MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES OF CARBON FIBER

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 MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES

The manufacture of carbon fibers carries a number of challenges, including:

• The need for more cost-effective recovery and repair.

• The surface treatment process must be carefully regulated to avoid creating pits that could result in defective fibers.

• Close control required to ensure consistent quality.

• Health and safety issues.

• Skin irritation.

• Breathing irritation.

• Arcing and shorts in electrical equipment because of the strong electro-conductivity of carbon fibers.


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