Thermoplastic Polyamide Prepreg, XBRAID (Development product)
XBRAID is a hybrid type prepreg which is consisted from thermoplastic fiber and carbon fiber dispersing in high level.
It allows soft, outstanding processability and short impregnation time.
It can be used in a variety of molding methods such as braiding, TFP and textile.
Features
- Wide processing window (Tg 63℃, Tm 215℃)
- High strength, low water absorption
- Short impregnation time
- No waste of material
- Suitable for TFP technology (Tailored Fiber Placement), Textile/Braiding, 3D printing etc
Prepreg properties
| Fiber | CF6K/12K/24K、GF |
|---|---|
| Width [mm] | 3~16 mm |
| Length[m] | 500 m |
| Fineness [Tex] | 300~3000 |
Base resin properties
| Specific gravity | g/cm3 | 1.12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tg | ℃ | 63 |
| Melting point | ℃ | 215 |
Application
Typical application for XBRAID includes automobiles, aerospace, industrial machinery parts, drones and sports goods.
It can be used for a wide range of application including metal replacement.
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