Heat-Affected Zone
Summary The heat-affected zone (HAZ) is the region of base material adjacent to a welded or brazed joint whose mechanical […]
Manufacturing
Fillet Brazing
Summary Fillet brazing is a bicycle frame construction technique in which frame tubes are joined using brazing filler metal built
TIG Welding
Summary TIG welding is a metal-joining process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a fusion weld, with filler
Brazing
Summary Brazing is a metal-joining process that uses a filler metal melted at a lower temperature than the base materials
Tube-to-Tube Construction
Summary Tube-to-tube construction is a bicycle frame manufacturing method in which individual tubes are fabricated separately and then joined together
Monocoque Frame
Summary A monocoque frame is a bicycle frame design in which structural loads are carried primarily by the outer shell
Void Content
Summary Void content refers to the proportion of microscopic air pockets or empty spaces trapped within a composite material, most
Prepreg Carbon
Summary Prepreg carbon refers to carbon fiber sheets that have been pre-impregnated with resin, allowing for precise control of fiber-to-resin
Layup Schedule
Summary A layup schedule is a detailed plan that defines the number, orientation, and placement of composite fiber layers—typically carbon
Bladder Molding
Summary Bladder molding is a composite manufacturing process used to create hollow carbon fiber structures, most notably bicycle frames and
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Summary Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) is a closed-mold composite manufacturing process that injects liquid resin into a mold cavity preloaded