Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber

Processes: CAD Design, CNC Machining, Carbon Fiber Bonding, Aluminum TIG Welding, Painting

Tools: Fusion 360, Haas CNC Mill, TIG Welder, Paint Booth

Resources: 

• (PDF Download) Evaluation of Bonding Gap Control Methods for an Epoxy Adhesive Joint of Carbon Fiber Tubes and Aluminum Alloy Inserts

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About: Building a balance bike seemed like a quick and dirty project. It turned became a bit more complicated but all in good fun. The fabrication spanned 6 months of lunch breaks, evenings at the shop, and nights on CAD. I'm elated with the result and I hope she will be as well once she is tall enough to ride.

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