Toray AmberTool® HXR56 New
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Toray Toray AmberTool® HXR56 New is a low temperature curing epoxy composite tooling prepreg, fully impregnated into a carbon multiaxial backing ply construction. This two-layer product facilitates 3-D construction while allowing efficient lay-up, reducing overall tooling costs. HXR56 prepreg is co-compatible with our heritage AmberTool® HX56 carbon 205gsm 2x2 twill reinforcement surface ply. After a suitable post cure, an end use temperature of 180°C (356°F) is achieved. 40–55°C (104–131°F) Low Temperature Curing Epoxy Tooling Prepreg.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Chassis & Brake
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Powertrain & UTH
- Equipment & Parts
- Renewable Energy
Product Families
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Toray AmberTool
- End Uses
- Motorsport, Tanks
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Processing Method
Processing parameters and instructions are provided in the Toray AmberTool® material processing information guide from Toray Advanced Composites at www.toraytac.com/tooling.
- Composites End Use
- Motorsport
- Tanks
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Reduction in number of ply laminates
- Reduction in debulk stages
- Reduction in waste
- Improved cutting efficiency
- Low initial cure temperature
- Capable of freestanding post cure
- Maximum 180°C (356°F) tool end use temperatur
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
- Recommended Applications
Sport & Recreation; Motorsport & Formula 1; Automotive; Energy; Industrial; Small-to-medium-sized autoclave tooling with fast cure, more efficient processing, excellent surface finish, and reduced overall tool cost
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Product Safety and Shelf Life
- Observe established precautions for handling epoxy resins and fibrous materials. Ensure adequate ventilation and wear gloves and protective clothing.
- Out Life
- 50 hours at 18°C (64°F)
- Storage Life
- 6 months at -18°C (0°F)
- Out life is the maximum time allowed at ambient temperature before cure.
- To avoid moisture condensation
- Following removal from cold storage, allow the prepreg to reach room temperature before opening the polythene bag. Typically, the thaw time for a full roll of material will be 4 to 6 hours.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tg (DMTA) after 190°C (374°F) Onset post cure | 185 (365) | °C (°F) |
| Tg (DMTA) after 190°C (374°F) Peak tan δ post cure | 209 (408) | °C (°F) |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density (23°C (73.4°F)) | 1.23 (77) | g/cm³(lbs./ft³) |
