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Strength | Weight | Toughness | Finished Part Cost | Availability | Other Advantages

Strength

TYCOR_® core provides excellent compression and shear properties, as the fiber architecture has been engineered in such a way as to optimize mechanical properties.

Fatigue behavior of TYCOR core is similar to end-grain balsa, which is considered an excellent dynamic strength core material.

Weight

TYCOR core offers excellent strength to weight performance, providing the true benefits of sandwich construction.

Laboratory comparison made by fabricator: Two sample panels, 12" X 12", 1.25" thick core, comparable properties, two plies of 1708 glass fabric on each side.

Toughness

TYCOR core has excellent damage tolerance properties. Extensive testing has been performed comparing TYCOR core to other core materials.

TYCOR Panel - 1344 ft-lb impact No delamination, localized damage	PVC Foam Core Panel - 1344 ft-lb impact Extensive delamination
TYCOR G18 Panel - Impact Face Drop impact of 32 kg weight from 107 cm	Balsa Panel - Impact Face Drop impact of 32 kg weight from 107 cm
TYCOR G18 Panel - Reverse Face Drop impact of 32 kg weight from 107 cm	Balsa Panel - Reverse Face Drop impact of 32 kg weight from 107 cm

Finished Part Cost

Significant cost savings can be achieved by using TYCOR core and the WebCore Infusion Process (WIP) due to TYCOR core's competitive price, the reduced need of vacuum infusion consumables, and lower waste.

Comparison of final part cost on a 34-foot boat hull is shown below. Comparison was performed by a boat manufacturer evaluating hull infusion with balsa versus TYCOR core.

Availability

TYCOR core is produced from readily available raw materials. With ample production capacity, fast production times, and readily available raw materials WebCore can be responsive to customers and grow infinitely with their needs. Our standard product sheet size is 4 feet wide with various lengths of 6, 8, or 12 feet. We also offer custom sheet sizes upon request.

Other Advantages

• Machineable and formable
• High thermal and acoustic insulations
• Low moisture absorption
• Buoyancy: 56.9 lb/cubic foot for G6 and 55.9 lb/cubic foot for G18
• Moisture absorption: <0.077 lb / cubic foot (ASTM 2842)
• R-value per inch for G6: 3.9 ft²hr°F/BTU
• R-value per inch for G18: 3.4 ft²hr°F/BTU
• Excellent sound dampening features
• Rot and Corrosion resistant
• Wide range of lengths and thicknesses