Engineering Journal

Engineering Journal

Practical insights on carbon fiber, composite materials and manufacturing processes from the X CarbonTech engineering team.

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Latest article · Engineering

Carbon Fiber vs Aluminum: When Does a Composite Part Make Sense?

Weight, stiffness, fatigue, corrosion and cost — a practical engineering comparison to help you decide when to switch from aluminum to carbon fiber.

September 25, 2026 · 6 min read

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More articles

CNC Machining · 6 min read
CNC Machining Carbon Fiber: Tools, Delamination and Best Practices
Carbon fiber is not machined like metal. How tool choice, cutting strategy, fixturing and dust control determine edge quality and accuracy.
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Engineering · 6 min read
Designing Carbon Fiber UAV Airframes: Stiffness, Weight and Vibration
Practical design guidelines for carbon fiber drone and UAV structures — tubes, plates and sandwich panels, vibration, joints and radio signals.
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Reverse Engineering · 6 min read
From Existing Part to Carbon Fiber: A Practical Reverse Engineering Workflow
How a metal or plastic part becomes a lighter carbon fiber component — 3D scanning, CAD reconstruction, composite redesign, tooling and fit check, step by step.
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Resin Infusion · 4 min read
Resin Infusion vs Prepreg: Choosing the Right Carbon Fiber Process
How resin infusion and prepreg work, where each process fits, and which factors decide the choice for a specific composite part.
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Sandwich Panels · 4 min read
PMI Carbon Sandwich Panels: Stiffness at Low Weight
How PMI foam cores and carbon fiber skins work together in sandwich panels, how core and inserts are selected, and where these panels are used.
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