Though the material is somewhat more expensive compared to metals, still, its many applications can be felt across the earth. In fact, we see a growing demand of this composite applied to various fields like automotive and aerospace. Then, it is also applied to bicycles, motorcycles and sailboats. Over further developments, people think of ways to apply this material into personal gadgets like laptops, Xbox cases, wrist watches, and USB, to name a few. In music, it can be applied into cases and bodies of stringed musical instruments, guitar strings, and drum shells. In sports, it has been a popular option applied to golf clubs, cues for pools and billiards, fishing rods, archery equipments, paintball equipment, and racquet frames.

There are different processes for manufacturing this composite, depending on the design, the finish, and volume. For simple and few simple pieces, some use vacuum bag. Carbon fiber is polish, waxed, and then applied by a release agent. The vacuum is then pulled and then set aside, usually in a day or two, to give time for the piece to harden. Another simple method is the use of the compression mold.

carbon mtb rim

carbon bike rim

carbon bicycle rim