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Composite Thermoset Casting - CTC

Composite Thermoset Casting (CTC) utilizes one of the very first plastics ever developed and adds a new twist based on propriety formulations to increase performance for applications in aftermarket auto racing intake manifolds and other applications that require the distribution of combustion mixtures. These formulations allow for an increase in material properties that were not achievable with pervious thermosets. The CTC process is similar to other thermosets processes in that the material is poured into a mold.

Composite Thermoset Casting products increase efficiency and performance in parts such as intake manifolds used in race cars. Parts normally made from aluminum are now more efficient. Composite thermoset parts weigh up to 50% less than aluminum. They possess more efficient heat deflection and for every 10 degrees of intake temperature reduction horse power increases by up to 1%. Finally, Composite thermoset parts have a smooth internal core which create better airflow.

• Typical wall thicknesses of 0.250" are desired but can be as thin as 0.188" and up to 3" thick.
• The CTC material has a heat deflection temperature of 350°F. This is beneficial in applications where the temperature of the working environment exceeds the HDT of traditional cast urethanes.
• Additives such as glass and carbon fiber are added to increase physical properties.
• The CTC material is approximately half the weight of cast aluminum.
• Complicated internal geometry that can not be picked up by the normal direction of draw can be generated by using the lost wax core process. Unlike traditional metal casting process that can leave a porous surface, geometry cast against a wax core is smooth. Once the CTC material has been poured around the wax core and had a chance to cure, the wax is melted out of the cast part and reclaimed.
• Once a part has been poured in the CTC process it is tempered to achieve the full physical properties.