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HexMC

®

Moulding Concept

Carbon Epoxy HexMC

®

/ C / 2000 / R1A

C / 2000 / R1A - 37685 Product Data

Description HexMC
® is a high performance carbon moulding composite, specifically designed for compressionmoulding. The epoxy matrix and high carbon fibre volume content enable components to be moulded for a wide range of applications. Overall features Competitive alternative to lightweight metal alloys (Al, Mg, Ti). Designed for compression moulding. Rapid processing cycles. Complex shapes. Moulded-in inserts. No material waste. Internal release agent for multiple demoulding. Presentation

HexMC

®

/ C / 2000 / R1A

Resin IDAreal weight CarbonForm : RollAreal weight : 2000 g/m
2 Roll width : 460mmMaterial density : 1.55 g/m
3 Shelf life at -18 ° C : 1 4 monthsFibre length : 50 mmShelf life at RT 23 ° C : 4 weeksNominal fibre volume : 57%Fibre : HS Carbon T ypical Cure temperature : 120ºC Typical Cure time: 15 min Recommendations for use (A more detailed “HexMC Instruction leaflet” is available from Hexcel)-Remove HexMC from freezer. Allow it to warm up to room temperature for easier handling.-Clean the mould with appropriate solvent to remove all impurities.-Apply external release agent . -Heat the mould to 120 ° C. HexMC curing time varies according to part thickness . -Set press pressure to 80 bars. Modify pressure up or down according to the complexity of the part.-Determine the part weight. Cut HexMC to size accordingly.-Remove the protective film. -Load the product into the mould. It is recommended that approximately 80% of the mould area iscovered.-Close the mould and apply pressure.-Hold the pressure for the appropriate cure time.-After curing, open the hot mould and release the part. A mould equipped with ejector pins isrecommended to help demoulding.