Microtex Composites for the innovation: C-Block 160
Microtex Composites presents C-Block 160: a composite block made out of recycled carbon fibre and epoxy resin. It is suitable for a variety of structural, thermal or even aesthetic applications.
The whole block (dimensions 75 cmX50 cmX5 cm h) can be worked by the client to realize carbon moulds or carbon tools. It is especially suited for the motorsport market where a reduced lead time design to part is required.
Which are the main advantages of C-Block 160?
First of all, the fast processing which means quick milling and no need for long surface finishing. Moreover, the block features high strength, durability (up to 15 to 20 cycles) and has unrivalled dimensional stability. Finally, it is easily repairable. Another tip: C-Block 160 is very versatile. In case you need to produce larger tools, it is possible to glue different blocks.
Since C-Block 160 is made of recycled carbon fibre, it allows to reduce the impact on the environment by abating production waste and reusing raw materials.
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C-Block 160 composite block advantages compared to resin tools
- Direct mould production and lower working time
- Reduced CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) on X-Y
- Possibility to produce more tools with the same mould
- Lightness
C-Block 160 advantages compared to aluminium moulds
- Lower thermal inertia of tool
- Lightness and easy to repair
- Low thermal expansion of tool during cure
C-Block 160 advantages compared to carbon tools
- Lower cost compared to any alternative carbon fibre tool
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