Chapter 9: Peter's Spider Suit
The Stitching Machine was apparently a nickname given to it by its previous owner—this world's Spider-Man.
Well, that's a pretty careless name, obviously thought up on a whim.
But that didn't detract from its advanced technology.
The Stitching Machine resembled a horizontal "T" when viewed as a whole. The upright section was a cabinet with an empty hanger inside, presumably for storing finished suits. The horizontal section extended outward into a control panel, clearly the operating console.
Aunt May tapped a few buttons on the control panel, and a virtual screen emerged from it.
She stepped aside slightly, gesturing, "You can go ahead and get creative now. As for materials, there's spandex, Kevlar, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, aramid, polyimide fibers—well, a lot. This old lady can't remember them all. But each material's properties, pros, and cons are labeled, so you can decide which to use and where."
Peter nodded repeatedly, bewildered.
He really had no idea what she was talking about!
Apart from knowing that spandex was a stretchy fiber and Kevlar was often used in bulletproof vests, he didn't recognize any of the other names.
Who would know all about different types of fiber materials unless it was their field of study or work?
Thankfully, Aunt May's last comment gave him some relief.
If everything was clearly labeled, then even someone clueless about material science should be able to figure it out, right?
Thinking this, Peter clicked on the Materials tab.
Meta-Aramid: "A meta-aramid fiber with excellent mechanical properties. Classified as a flame-resistant fiber with a Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) > 29%, it does not ignite in air, self-extinguishes when removed from fire, and offers good flame resistance. Glass transition temperature: 270°C. Becomes brittle and carbonizes above 400°C, forming an insulating layer for protection. Has low dielectric constant and good insulation."
Para-Aramid: "A para-aramid fiber made using high-molecular liquid crystalline spinning. Features: high strength, high modulus, high-temperature resistance, and impact resistance. Tensile strength: 3.0Gpa~5.5Gpa, about three times that of steel wire. Para-aramid resin-reinforced composites are lightweight and can be used as structural materials for aircraft, rockets, and other vehicles. Multi-layer para-aramid fabric, when hot-pressed, can be used for bulletproof vests and helmets. Downside: Para-aramid fibers lack active surface groups, resulting in poor bonding with resin interfaces."
Peter:
Who am I?
Where am I?
What am I doing here?
(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
This was just bullying, wasn't it?
How was a normal person supposed to understand all this?!
Still, he realized that the information was already summarized as much as possible.
These high-tech polymer materials were marvels of modern industry, and if someone were to fully list all their strengths and weaknesses, each one could fill tens of thousands of words!
With that thought, Peter forced himself to read through the entries patiently, one by one.
The more he read, the more he started noticing patterns and tricks to make sense of it all.
PBO Fiber: Lightweight, high strength, high modulus, heat-resistant, creep-resistant, abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and highly flexible. Commonly used for flame-retardant flight suits, firefighting gear, high-temperature conveyor belts, protective gloves, etc.
Carbon Fiber Composites: High strength, high modulus, electrically conductive, heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant, fatigue-resistant, with a near-zero thermal expansion coefficient. Recommended for internal circuitry of the suit.
Glass Fiber: High tensile strength, low thermal conductivity, good heat resistance, low dielectric constant, and poor electrical conductivity.
Disadvantages: Low stretchability, poor twist resistance, and prone to brittle fractures.
By stripping away some of the more technical jargon and focusing on performance, pros, and cons, choosing the right materials became much simpler.
At this moment, Spider-Ham, Spider-Noir, and Peni joined Peter's side.
They were all quite curious about what kind of Spider Suit Peter would create, as the suit, in many ways, reflected a person's personality.
It was like choosing a car—its model, color, and customization could hint at one's inner thoughts and character.
"I think you should use PBO fiber as the main material," Peni suggested, somehow producing a lollipop and popping it into her mouth. "This high-performance fiber has outstanding physical and chemical properties. Its strength and modulus are at least double that of Kevlar. A single 1mm-thick PBO thread can easily support 450 kilograms, which is over ten times stronger than steel fibers!"
Her detailed, professional analysis was logical, persuasive, and... utterly baffling!
Peter, Spider-Noir, and Spider-Ham all looked at Peni with expressions as though they had seen a ghost.
Peni tilted her head, confused. "Isn't this common knowledge? Why are you all looking at me like that?"
Spider-Ham quipped, "Are you sure you're only 14 years old?"
Spider-Noir sighed, "My God, you make me feel like I wasted my entire school life."
Peter remarked in awe, "All hail the genius! As expected of the one who pilots EVA mechs—this is no ordinary prodigy!"
Aunt May gave a kind smile and gently patted Peni's head. "Little Peni is truly a genius."
With the recommendation of a prodigy like her, there was no need to overthink.
Peter immediately selected PBO fiber as the primary material for his suit and instinctively looked at Peni again.
When you have an expert, you naturally consult the expert.
Peni sighed softly and began, "I have no idea what you people do all day... You should use 2% A-187 silane coupling agent to enhance the TIFSS between the PBO fiber and epoxy resin."
"Argon low-temperature plasma treatment conditions should be set at 2 minutes, 30W, and 50Pa."
As she spoke, she went straight to the console and started operating it herself.
With her inputs, the Stitching Machine began to hum and work.
In no time, a Spider Suit tailored to Peter's physique appeared on the rack inside the cabinet.
For now, the suit was just a base layer.
Peter then shared his ideas and suggestions for modifications, which Peni followed meticulously, entering and adjusting parameters. Different materials were added to different areas—some layered, others woven together. Eventually, multiple functional layers were applied over the base.
After about twenty minutes, the suit was finally complete!
Peter didn't have strong preferences for the suit's appearance. Back when he played video games, he was particularly fond of the premium suit designs, so he chose a similar style but added some personal touches.
The colors were more defined, and the lines were sharper and bolder—possibly due to the choice of materials.
In contrast to the slightly bulky cotton-like feel of the in-game suits, Peter's suit was sleeker, more form-fitting, and exuded a sense of advanced technology and aesthetic appeal.
(End of Chapter)
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