High performance sheet-molding compound, specifically designed for compression molding. The epoxy matrix and high carbon fiber volume enable components to be molded for a wide range of applications. Overall Features: - Competitive alternative to lightweight alloys (Ti, Al, Mg)
- Designed for compression molding
- Rapid processing cycles
- Complex shapes
- Molded-in inserts
- No material waste
- Internal release agent for multiple demolding
Provided as a 460 mm wide roll; 8 month shelf life at -18° C; 7 day shelf life at RT; Areal weight 2000 g/m²; 57% HS carbon fiber by volume; 2.5 min cure time per mm part thickness.Information provided by Hexcel Composites. |
Hexcel Corporation; Carbon Fiber Composite Sheet Moilding Compound |