CYTEC.COM. Tooling Solutions. A unique approach to composite tooling.

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1 CYTEC.COM Tooling Solutions A unique approach to composite tooling.

2 CYTEC INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS Cytec s innovation extends to providing a complete tooling solution to the customer part manufacturing experience. As such, we not only offer the composite tooling materials and their process consumables, but also a complete range of composite tooling design and hardware solutions. This unique combination of tool design, tool manufacturing, and ongoing innovation in materials and process technologies makes Cytec a world leader in composite tooling. Why Cytec Through our expertise, technology, products, flexibility, technical support and wide-reaching network of partners, we offer innovation with real advantage to the composites industry. Our composite tooling expertise is second to none. Cytec focuses on developing new material and tooling technologies that meet future demands. This vision is realised through our ability to engage at the highest level in collaborative research and development programmes with government, academia and industry bodies, pushing the boundaries in function, cost-effectiveness, durability and robust processing. Carbon fibre tool Carbon fibre tool with Omega section aluminium inserts Cytec Offers World leading portfolio of materials: - Tooling prepreg suitable for use in all market sectors (unidirectional and fabric, using carbon and glass fibres) Tooling hardware manufacture, including heated tools, Carbovar/Nanovate NV surfaced composite tooling technology and reusable silicone tools - Compatible vacuum bagging consumables (low and high temperature capable) Flexibility in manufacture from small to large batch requirements in our European and USA facilities - Full range of tooling ancillaries, including tooling block, backing structures and sealing systems Worldwide manufacturing, design and technical support Commitments to short lead-times from all sites With our extensive product portfolio and customer focused distribution facilities, Cytec is a truly a global one-stop-shop for your tooling and vacuum bagging materials and consumables.

3 TOOLING MATERIALS We offer a wide range of tooling prepregs and compatible vacuum bagging consumables. Prepregs and Composite Materials Benefits of Cytec prepregs include: Low temperature initial cure out-of-autoclave systems Allow the use of low cost/low temperature master models Offer a combination of good mechanical performance, toughness, leading to the manufacture of robust tooling Bismaleimide prepregs for high temperature capable tooling Ease of use with a broad processing window Provide an excellent surface finish Composite Materials Product Selector Guide Product Form Out Life (days) Service Temp. ºF (ºC) Cure Flexibility/Recommended Cure F ( C) DForm Epoxy Prepreg (180) 8 hours at 140º (60º). Post-cure 15 minutes at 392º (200º) plus 8 hours at 374º (190º) LTM 12 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 70 hours at 86º (30º) or 5 hours at 158º (70º). Post-cure LTM 16 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 70 hours at 104º (40º) or 4 hours at 176º (80º). Post-cure LTM 202 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 8 hours at 140º (60º). Post-cure 15 minutes at 392º (200º) plus 8 hours at 374º (190º) LTM 212 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 40 hours at 95º (35º) or 8 hours at 140º (60º). Post-cure LTM 213 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 34 hours at 113º (45º) or 9 hours at 149º (65º). Post-cure LTM 217 Epoxy Prepreg (180) 20 hours at 131º (55º) or 5 hours at 176º (80º). Post-cure LTM 13 Epoxy Prepreg (160) 70 hours at 86º (30º) or 3 hours at 158º (70º). Post-cure CYFORM 22 Epoxy Prepreg 3 to (177) 168 hours at 68º (20º) or 5 hours at 131º (55º). Post-cure 5 hours at 390º (200º) CYFORM 777 Epoxy Prepreg 12 to (177) 48 hours at 122º (50º) or 3 hours at 194º (90º). Post-cure 5 hours at 390º (200º) Cure Method DURATOOL 450 Bismaleimide prepreg (190) 6 hours at 350º (177º). Post-cure 6 hours at 440º (226º) LTM 317-1B Epoxy Prepreg (150) 16 hours at 150º (65º) or 5 hours at 176º (80º). Post-cure 2 hours at 284º (140º) or 2 hours at 356º (180º) LTM 318-1B Epoxy Prepreg (180) 16 hours at 150º (65º) or 5 hours at 176º (80º). Post-cure Vacuum Vacuum LTM 205 Epoxy Prepreg for caul plates (180) Cure range: 176º-248º (80º-120º). Post-cure 2 hours at 356º (180º) Vacuum, XHTM520 (available for trials) Low tack formatted Bismaleimide prepreg ( ) 8 hours at 230 (110), then 6 hours at 375 (190). Post-cure 6 hours at 464 (240) Vacuum

4 TOOLING SOLUTIONS Process Materials Cytec offers a comprehensive range of vacuum bagging consumables, designed to work in perfect combination with Cytec tooling prepregs to optimise processing and produce the optimum tool surface and laminate quality two essentials for tool usability and longevity. These include: Vacuum bagging film Breather fabric Flow media Release film Peel ply Release fabric Sealant tape Adhesive tape Self-adhesive tool release Elastomers Tapes and sprays Combination products Prefabricated vacuum bags Reusable intensifiers and cauls Fittings and hoses for autoclave/oven Hoses, wrap and connectors for infusion For very large tools or where multiple tools are to be manufactured, we offer fabricated vacuum bag assemblies to ensure quality and risk reduction in the manufacture of the composite tool skin. The manufacture of the components from the composite tool can be further optimised through the integration of component intensifiers and selectively reinforced cauls. For long term component manufacturing, two solutions can be adopted to minimise part variability and ensure reproducible part quality: - We offer reusable vacuum bag assemblies that can be added to the tool structures to create a complete tool solution. - For customers who prefer traditional vacuum bagging film solutions, we offer fabricated, pre-shaped vacuum bags which reduce labour time, materials waste and which enhance part to part consistency Process Materials Product Selector Guide Prepreg product Bagging film Release film Sealant tape Peel ply Breather Flash tape Hose Valve Epoxy tooling prepreg processing HS8171 HS6262 A5000 A6000 SM5126 SM5142 D RC AB10HA FT LETAPE SILHOSER 93S VBUF BMI tooling prepreg processing HB6262 A5000 SM AB40N (Nylon66) RC FT LETAPE SILHOSER 93S VBUF DESIGN Cytec offers a confidential design and engineering service that benefits from 30 years knowledge in tooling and significant experience in CATIA CAD, dimensional distortion software and FE analysis. This takes tooling projects from initial concept through all stages, including design, evaluation, prototyping and final manufacture.

5 TOOLING HARDWARE Cytec tooling knowledge and innovation capabilities is based upon many years of practical experience in tool building. This expertise has allowed us to continuously innovate and improve the knowledge and ability to service the broadest of customer challenges for tooling requirements. Our extensive tooling design and manufacturing capabilities are concentrated within our French facilities. Composite Tools With its large range of autoclave equipment, Cytec specialises in the manufacture of composites tools (glass/epoxy fibre, carbon epoxy fibre, BMI carbon fibre) for tight geometrical tolerances and large sizes. These moulds are created from relatively inexpensive masters, allowing duplication at a minimal cost. These tools can be mounted on adjustable frames or on carbon couplings. Cytec also offers heated composite tools and Carbovar / Nanovate NV surfaced composite tools. Carbon fibre tool with aluminium window frame Why Composite Tooling? Light Reusable Low CTE Good for complex geometries Can be processed at low temperature Combination of good mechanical performance, toughness, leading to the manufacture of robust tooling Provide excellent surface finish Silicone tools Cytec is an international leading manufacturer of reusable vacuum systems, boasting manufacturing techniques and sealing systems that are amongst the most advanced in the industry. Reusable membranes for high temperature autoclave applications, offering: Increased productivity and reduced operating costs and minimal product waste. Simplicity of use membranes can be applied to the most complex forms, allowing high volume production of good quality parts. Reliability robust membranes eliminate the risk of tearing during curing. Heated membranes (flat mats and vacuuming membranes) for on-site repairs: can be moulded to the shape of the work piece fitted with a frame or a ceiling skirt, they provide vacuum integrity without the need for consumables IMS (Infusion Membrane Silicone) membranes. Flexible, elastic and moulded to the precise form of the part, they incorporate the required resin feed networks, thus improving the infusion process. Benefits are: No need for films, i.e. savings in purchasing, cutting and recycling Instant sealing so no resin leakage during infusion Smooth interior surface to the infused part Suitable for counter-tools Easy to implement Readily repaired and/or modified Intensifiers used for compaction problems on parts with complex angular or concave features, where resin accumulation is prevalent: Transmit vacuum bag pressure to localised, detailed areas on the part. Manufactured from silicone and fibrous carbon/epoxy reinforcements, intensifiers provide a high level of rigidity and dimensional stability. Seal systems are fitted on the elastomeric tools for vacuum integrity. These accommodate complex shapes and include the following systems: Why Silicone Tools? Increase Efficiency & Reliability Savings labour hours Optimising material flow Improve process consistency Improve part quality Cost saving Reusable membrane

6 CYTEC.COM COMPLETE COMPOSITES PORTFOLIO Suitable for low cost vacuum bag processing, excellent surface finish, ease of use with a broad processing window, good combination of mechanical performance, fatigue resistance and toughness, and supplied across a wide range of fabrics and fibres. Resin chemistries include epoxies, phenolics, vinyl esters, bismaleimides, thermoplastics, cyanate esters, HT polyimides, polyesters, ceramics. Carbon Fibers: Standard modulus, intermediate modulus, pitch fibres. Textiles: Standard weaves, bias weaves, internally consumed. Design: Supporting tool design optimisation. Tooling Materials: Tooling prepregs for outstanding surface finish and longevity. Tool Manufacture: Complete manufacturing service. Reusables: Soft tooling technology including reusable bags, heater blankets, intensifiers and caul sheets. For increased part manufacturing productivity, quality, reliability and reduced waste. From simple shapes to complex kits of any/all of our products. From CAD to fully assembled vacuum bag kits. Tooling Carbon Fiber & Textiles Kitting Composites & Prepregs Process Materials Film & Paste Adhesives Technical Competencies Vacuum bagging films including film welding, perforating and processing, breather fabrics, peel plies, release films, flow media, release fabrics, sealants, reusable vacuum systems to suit specific tooling requirements, elastomeric tools, and design services. Specialty Products Epoxies, phenolics, vinyl esters, cyanate esters, bismaleimides, HT polyimides, surfacing films, structural films, bond primers, lightning strike, silicone sealants, paste/potting/foams. Ablatives, pre-forms, friction materials, cross-plied materials, high-drape formats, selective impregnation, core materials. Material science, polymer chemistry, processing science, and technical service and application engineering, e.g. design assistance with resin infusion networks, design for manufacturing, crashworthiness and intrusion analysis. Contact Information: Industrial Materials tel: +44 (0) Heanor, UK tel: +44 (0) Manchester, UK tel: +1 (0) Tulsa, USA tel: Shanghai, China [email protected] Process Materials tel: +44 (0) Keighley, UK tel: +33 (0) Toulouse, France tel: +39(0) Milan, Italy tel: +1 (0) Santa Fe Springs, USA tel: Shanghai, China [email protected] 2014 Cytec Industries Inc. A4 Tooling flyer Feb-2014