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stator questions
By phil b, Section Wind Posted on Mon Nov 22nd, 2004 at 04:21:23 PM MST
new stator has 'islands'

I poured this stator yesterday. It seems all of the stators I pour have the same problem. They develop 'islands'where the mold does not touch the resin. I put about 60 lbs on them and I get about a half cup resin coming out both sides. I put a straight edge across it and it is straight except for the areas with not enough resin. Possiblt an air pocket??

The coils and the fiberglass cloth are completely covered. So I guess there's no real problem except they look shabby. How can I correct this?

stator questions | 2 comments (2 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: stator questions (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Flux on Mon Nov 22nd, 2004 at 04:39:27 PM MST
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Seems like trapped air. Try vibrating the mould before the final squeeze. Hugh's idea of an sds drill seems a good one.

Regarding the previous post, I like your bale counter, neat idea.
Flux

Re: stator questions (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by iFred (ifred2006@yahoo.com) on Tue Nov 23rd, 2004 at 04:25:33 AM MST
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After I pour my mould I carefully ( i do mean very carefully) shake the mold a bit, then I use a needle and pop out all the air pockets before I put the top on, seems to correct the problem. I use a more transparent type resin though that allows me to see right through durring the entire process. You could use maybe a vibrating sander, never thought of that one!
>> all energy used to produce this comment or post came from solar and wind energy! It works!

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