Test 14: Compression Molding Carbon Cable Mounts

Iterating the design of the cable stop mount, each with a 3D printed prototype.
Iterating the cable mount design

Design the compression mold, print it out, prep with wax. Previous trial in background. Too much trapped air in sharp features.
Waxing the printed compression mold

Filled with carbon composite, compressed with a c-clamp, resin allowed to cure:
Opening the compression mold

Remove carbon composite cable mount:
Composite part removed from compression mold





Finish sand edges:
Composite cable stop with a bit of sanding

Epoxy to practice bike frame:
Composite cable stop mounted on the bike frame

Test cable mount with 2 cable housings and a zip tie:
Testing the composite cable stop

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