Cured+Resin

Despite the wide variety of [|thermoset] [|resin] formulations ([|epoxy], [|vinylester], [|polyester], etc.), their cure behavior is qualitatively identical. The resin [|viscosity] drops initially upon the application of heat, passes through a region of maximum flow and begins to increase as the chemical reactions increase the average length and the degree of cross-linking between the constituent [|oligomers]. This process continues until a continuous 3-dimensional network of [|oligomer] chains is created – this stage is termed [|gelation]. In terms of processability of the [|resin] this marks an important watershed: before gelation the system is relatively mobile, after it the mobility is very limited, the micro-structure of the resin and the [|composite material] is fixed and severe diffusion limitations to further cure are created. Thus in order to achieve [|vitrification] in the resin, it is usually necessary to increase the process temperature after gelation. [|Cure monitoring] methods give a significant insight to the chemical process and define process actions towards achieving specific quality indices of the cured resin systems.

Art Clay’s UV Cure Resin is a transparent resin gel which hardens when exposed to Ultraviolet rays. No mixing is required (except for the addition of UV Resin colorants) and it cures in as little as 1 minute with no colorant added, using the UV light shown. Unlike 2-part epoxy resins, this UV cure resin requires no long setup times prior to hardening, and you use just the amount you need without waste. UV Cure Gel Resin gives a very clean, transparent look and has outstanding hardness properties.