HexMC

HexMC

HexMC

Product catalog summary
Introduction to HexMC™
HexMC is a high-performance sheet moulding compound designed for compression moulding. It features an epoxy matrix with a high fibre volume content, offering superior mechanical properties compared to other short or long fibre compounds, and approaching the performance of structural composites.

Applications
HexMC is ideal for industries seeking lightweight solutions, such as sports goods, automotive, medical components, rail, and marine industries. It can replace traditional materials like aluminium and is suitable for a wide range of applications limited only by imagination.

Technical Specifications
HexMC parts have a specific tensile modulus of 35 GPa/density, suitable for complex 3D geometries and small to medium-sized components. It supports production rates of 100 to 1,000 parts per day.

Benefits
HexMC is designed for high-volume compression moulding applications. It is easy to use, with a fast curing epoxy system that allows short cure cycles (from 5 minutes at 135˚C/275˚F, depending on component thickness). It facilitates the creation of complex 3D shapes and integrates inserts into the moulding process, eliminating additional procedures. HexMC also offers an attractive surface finish and requires zero mould preparation.

Material Properties
HexMC is a carbon epoxy sheet moulding compound with a fast curing epoxy system, 60% fibre content, and an internal release agent. Its mechanical properties are superior to many metal alloys, offering endless possibilities for application.

Contact Information
For further information, contact Hexcel Composites sales offices located in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Visit www.hexcel.com for more details.
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HexMC-1

Carbon/Epoxy Moulding Compound New technology to get your taste buds tingling...

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HexMC-2

What is HexMC™? HexMC is a high performance sheet-moulding compound, specifically designed for compression moulding. What differentiates HexMC from other sheet moulding compounds? The epoxy matrix and high fibre volume content of HexMC provide mechanical properties that are superior to those achieved with any other short or long fibre compound and which approach the performance of structural composites. High Technical Performance What are typical applications for HexMC? HexMC is suitable for replacing traditional materials such as aluminium, where a lightweight solution is sought. Typical industries...

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HexMC-4

What are the benefits of HexMC? HexMC is suitable for high volume compression moulding applications with a production rate of 100 - 1,000 components per day. HexMC is easy to use. The fast curing epoxy system provides short cure cycles (from 5 minutes at 135˚C/275˚F, depending on component thickness). Complex 3-D shapes are easy to achieve. Inserts are integrated into the moulding process, avoiding additional time-consuming procedures. There is none of the machining or scrap associated with metal, nor the lay-up and autoclaving associated with prepregs. Zero mould preparation. HexMC has an attractive...

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HexMC-5

HexMC™ Carbon epoxy sheet moulding compound with fast curing epoxy system, fibre content of 60%, an internal release agent and specific mechanical properties superior to many metal alloys. The possibilities are endless.

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HexMC-6

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