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E6-216 HM

Markets: Automotive

Applications: Tooling

DMA E' onset Tg: 200

Cure Range: 40-60

Shelf Life -18°: 6 months

Outlife 21°: 5/6 days

Process: Autoclave

E6-216HM tooling package is a series of epoxy tooling systems designed for versatile low temperature cure with processing temperature ranging from 45°C to 60°C . It is a cost-effective tooling system with good handleability. It can produce high quality tooling laminates via either autoclave or vacuum bag only processing for the initial cure, followed by a free-standing post cure. The prepregs have 5-6 days outlife at ambient temperature. E6-216 HM prepregs are available in various light weight and heavy weight fabrics for efficient tooling manufacturing. E6-216 HM tooling package is optimised for manufacturing tooling to mould high temperature cure composite compo- nents. It has good retention of mechanical properties up to 200°C when fully post cured. With specific processing conditions, E6-216 HM tooling package can work with treated polyurethane tooling blocks to provide good surface finish tooling1.