A series of time lapse videos showing the progression from design through testing of pre-preg carbon fiber cylinders.
These parts are half scale models of the new launch vehicle for the Portland State Aerospace Society. These parts will be the airframe for the 100km attempt, and future orbital launches.
The video shows: fabricating the curing oven, designing the module connections, manufacturing the connections, laying up the carbon fiber, designing the circuit boards for the strain gauges, attaching the strain gauges to the parts, and finally buckling the cylinders.
Special thanks to ACES Advanced Composites Education Services and NW Rapid for the donations.
