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1/4" Balsa Core Carbon Fiber Sandwich Sheets

What are the key features of DragonPlate's 1/4" Balsa Core carbon fiber sandwich sheets?

DragonPlate's 1/4" Balsa Core carbon fiber sandwich sheets feature a quasi-isotropic, symmetrical, and balanced lay-up with approximately 0.03 inches of carbon fiber on each side of the end grain balsa core. The balsa core provides exceptionally high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths, resulting in a very high strength and stiffness to weight ratio. Sheets are available with gloss, matte, or texture finish on one side and texture on the other for bonding. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core)

What sheet sizes and pricing are available for the 1/4" Balsa Core product?

The 1/4" Balsa Core carbon fiber sandwich sheets are available in three sizes: 6" x 6" ($39.92), 24" x 24" ($358.66), and 24" x 48" ($617.32). Each sheet uses balsa wood as the core material and features woven 0/90 and ±45 ply orientation. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core)

What are the mechanical properties and performance metrics of the 1/4" Balsa Core sheets?

The 1/4" Balsa Core sheets demonstrate high strength and stiffness to weight ratio. For a 6" x 42" sheet, the material weight is 0.68 lbs./ft² (1.36 lbs. total), and a load test weight of approximately 20 lbs. was used to show relative stiffness (not breaking point). End grain balsa provides high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core)

What finishes are available for the 1/4" Balsa Core sheets?

The 1/4" Balsa Core sheets are available with gloss, matte, or texture finish on one side, and texture on the other side for optimal bonding to other surfaces. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core)

Is balsa wood an environmentally friendly material for the core?

Yes, balsa wood is a renewable resource. Typical balsa trees mature to 90 feet in just seven years, making it a sustainable choice for core material in sandwich sheets. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core)

Are technical specifications and CAD models available for the 1/4" Balsa Core sheets?

Yes, detailed technical specifications for the 1/4" Balsa Core sheets can be downloaded from the product page. CAD models are also available for integration into your design workflow. (Source: Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Specifications, CAD models)

Is customization available for the 1/4" Balsa Core sheets?

DragonPlate offers two free linear saw cuts with full sheet purchase. For additional customization, such as CNC cutting or custom sheet sizes, you can contact DragonPlate directly for details. (Source: https://dragonplate.com/14-balsa-core, Contact Us)

1/4" Balsa Core

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Our carbon fiber balsa core laminate offers a very high strength and stiffness to weight ratio. End grain balsa provides exceptionally high shear, tensile and compressive strengths. Balsa is also a renewable resource, with typical balsa trees maturing to 90 feet in seven years. The lay-up design is quasi-isotropic, symmetrical, and balanced with approximately 0.03 inches of carbon on each side of the end grain balsa core. Available in gloss, matte or texture on one side and texture on other side for bonding to other surfaces.

Two free linear saw cuts with full sheet purchase. Contact us for details.

Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Specifications

Test Material	1/4" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core
Material Size	6" X 42"
Test Span	36"
Material Weight	0.68 Lbs./foot² - 1.36Lbs. Total
Load Test Weight*	~20Lbs.

* Load weight is not meant to show material breaking point. Demonstration to show relative stiffness only.

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SKU	DESCRIPTION	SHEET SIZE	CORE MATERIAL	PLY ORIENTATION	PRICE
*FDPLBC.2500606**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 6" x 6"	06" x 06"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$39.92
*FDPLBC.2502424**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 24"	24" x 24"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$358.66
*FDPLBC.2502448**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 48"	24" x 48"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$617.32

Sku:	*FDPLBC.2500606**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 6" x 6"
Sheet Size:	06" x 06"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$39.92

Sku:	*FDPLBC.2502424**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 24"
Sheet Size:	24" x 24"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$358.66

Sku:	*FDPLBC.2502448**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 48"
Sheet Size:	24" x 48"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$617.32

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