How is carbon fiber made?

The manufacturing process involves:
Precursor production: PAN (polyacrylonitrile) or pitch fibers are spun into strands.
Oxidation: Heated to 200–300°C in air to stabilize the fibers.
Carbonization: Heated to 1,000–3,000°C in inert gas to remove non-carbon atoms.
Surface treatment: Fibers are coated to improve resin adhesion.
Composite formation: Fibers are layered with resin and cured under heat/pressure (e.g., autoclave molding).