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Toray Composite (America) Inc. produces TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg using standard modulus carbon fiber from Toray Carbon Fibers America. TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg can be used to manufacture automotive body panels such as engine hoods and fenders. Automotive body panels made from TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg are exceptionally light, and will meet class-A surface requirements, while offering significant improvements in quality and productivity due to parts integration.
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TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg Advantage |
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Toray Composites (America), Inc. designed a series of fiber-reinforced epoxy-based prepreg systems that would satisfy the unique requirements of the automotive industry:
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| High Performance: |
TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg is designed for structural automotive applications where weight reduction and high performance are paramount.
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The proprietary epoxy-based G83C resin system is designed to cure in 10 minutes at 300°F, reducing cycle time.
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Parts manufactured using TORAYCA® Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg Systems are capable of meeting Class A surface requirements out-of-mold.
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Weight Reduction: |
Weight reduction results in better fuel economy and also contributes greatly to improve vehicle balance and handling.
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Improved Quality and Productivity Through Parts Integration: |
| Utilizing Toray's TORAYCAŽ Carbon Fiber Quick Cure Prepreg, weight-saving parts can be designed with markedly improved dimensional tolerances. |
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| GM Chevrolet C6 Z06 Corvette - Carbon Fiber Front Fenders |
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| The highly anticipated GM C6 Z06 Corvette is slated to debut in Fall 2005. The Z06 had been revamped and revitalized for 6th generation Corvette platform and it will be equipped with an impressive 500-hp 7.0L (427 cubic inches) aluminum small block V8.
Flared carbon fiber-reinforced front fenders were designed to reduce curb weight of the vehicle and to help accommodate the massive racing wheels and tires. The fenders represent the first mainstream serial production of Class-A carbon fiber-reinforced parts for an on-going OEM application. They truly represent the ability of GM and Vermont Composites to take racecar technology to mainstream production.
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