DanSilver1005

Thanks John, you have!

Thanks! That's a great trick with the coin!! It appears you're correct, the fiber is damaged. Do you know of any companies that specialize in composites and you think could repair it? I've already tried contacting the manufacturer and their stance is to buy a new one, which I get. They're in business to sell new products, not repair older ones. Thanks again! Dan

Thank you for your feedback! Are thermoset and thermoplastic materials generally mixed together? I wouldn't think so since this would impact a product's ability to be repaired and could potentially impact different material characteristics, due to the chemical change thermoset composites undergo when they are formed. The cracks I'm seeing appear to be more cosmetic than anything else. See attached pics. One thing I do want to mention is that many of today's oil and gas pipelines are composed of composite materials. Due to the contents they transport and the high amount of pressure they're exposed to, their structural integrity is vital. My understanding is that companies are able to repair cracks in these pipelines, so I believe it's something that can be achieved. But I'm not an expert on composites.

Louisville Slugger has developed their own carbon fiber composite which they have branded as EKO composite. It appears to be designed with two distinct barrel walls, the inner wall featuring a cantilevered design, a structure in which the inner wall is supported at the taper, which allows for a longer sweet spot that generates incredible performance across the entire barrel. My oldest son plays travel baseball so I purchased Louisville Slugger's Meta Prime bat, but it now unfortunately has a slight crack in the barrel and I was wondering if there is any way to repair it? And if so, do you think it could be repaired in a manner that would maintain its structural integrity. I was thinking about using either an epoxy or possibly a heat treatment to seal and repair it. My understanding is that there are two types of composites, a thermoset, which cannot be reheated or recast, and a thermoplastic, which can be reheated and recast, but I'm not sure which one this material falls under. Purchasing a new bat is pretty expensive, so id prefer, if possible, to repair it. I very much appreciate your time and any thoughts you could share! Sincerely, Dan Silver