Dow launches new epoxy resin intermediate Vora

The extensive use of lightweight materials prompted the Dow Automotive Systems business unit to develop a new series of epoxy resin intermediates
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The Vorafuse resin series combines carbon or glass fibers to accelerate the cycle time and processing of laminate molding of automotive composite parts
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Epoxy-fiber composites have lower density, provide competitive advantages and hardness, and can achieve the same functions as traditional metal parts
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Potential applications of Vorafuse are structural applications that require strength, stiffness, and lightweight construction
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In order to commercialize the roof cover bracket in 2016, Vorafuse is improving the laminate molding process, which has reached a fast cycle time
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It can be processed within 2-5 minutes in high-volume production and can be applied to automatic production solutions
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Various configurations are compatible with the configuration Vorafuse, including unidirectional tape, wrinkle-free composite materials
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　　Vorafuse has two specifications: Vorafuse P6300 and Vorafuse P6100
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The Vorafuse P6300 resin system is used in high-volume production without the need for robots to handle 2D and 3D laminate molding
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Vorafuse P6100 is designed to apply high-pressure and other production process solutions, and has a lower cost in low-to-medium production applications
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　　"OEM emissions and fuel efficiency requirements are expected to continue to increase, as will the application of lightweight materials,
" said Allan James, manager of NAFTA Composites Marketing, Dow Automotive Systems Business Unit
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"Vorafuse epoxy resin intermediates support the mass production of high-strength automotive parts
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Just like other Dow automotive materials, it can be tailored to meet different production and performance needs in diverse applications
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