By ttpb7paul - 7/3/2020 2:51:54 PM
Hi, I plan to wet lay a component that I need high strength, and also might need to withstand moderately high in service temperatures (I won't know till I make it and use it).
I notice on the datasheets that the high temperature laminating resin seems to have a much lower mechanical strength than the standard EL2 laminating resin, is this correct ?
On the other side, what the max temperature that the EL2 should be used until a significant loss in strength is seen ?
Or is there another resin that I should be looking at ? My component is a racing car part, I plan to wet lay carbon/epoxy over a 3D printed ABS core, then post cure.
thanks a lot,
Paul
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By Warren (Staff) - 7/3/2020 4:14:56 PM
It is lower strength but it would not be described as weak.
The EL2 and slow hardener can be post cured to a HDT of 88C which is usually fine for most engine bay panels except on some turbo cars, or around the exhaust areas.
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