The prepreg has a 0°, +/-60° orientation, is quasi-isotropic within each ply, and comes with an engineered cut pattern for improved drapability. Benefits of the new prepreg by Airtech include:
discontinuous fibres reduce layup effort and improve conformability;
quasi-isotropic within each ply, providing simpler and faster lay-up, and material savings through reduced scrap;
will produce consistent laminate thickness for less wastage and even heat up rates;
exceptionally long out-life at room temperature of 6 months;
outstanding toughness, high glass transition temperature and stability at high temperatures;
exceptionally low shrinkage improves tool surface quality and reduces residual laminate stresses;
excellent surface finish and vacuum integrity after machining;
very low moisture absorption in comparison to epoxy tools.
