AUTOSTYLE™

Description

Chavant™ Autostyle™ Industrial Styling clays have the textural feel of traditional sulfur-based clays with none of the drawbacks. Available in two versions, Autostyle™ & Autostyle™ 2 clays are primarily used by product designers for the creation of automotive, motorsport, marine, aerospace, & consumer product models. These exceptional clays are also utilized for modelling artwork when a high quality surface (Class A surface), crisp edge, & smooth curvature is desired in a sculpture.

Autostyle™ stays soft longer to allow for more time to apply warmed clay to surfaces.
Autostyle™ 2 hardens faster for a shorter wait time before milling or hand tooling the clay.

Available in: Soft, Medium, and Hard

Color: Light Brown

PACKAGING:
2lb. billets (.907.kg)
20 Pieces per Net 40lb. case
Billet Size Approximately 2.5 x 11inch (64mm x 295mm) Cylinder

Autostyle™ clays are typically softened with heat & applied to armatures and are further tooled & refined after the clay cools. Clay has excellent adhesion and cohesion properties and can be applied in layers that easily bond to themselves.

Industrial clay tools are often used to smooth out the clay surface & make it uniform. Because of the firm nature of the clays, they can be smoothed & polished to a high sheen.

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Unique Properties

Autostyle™ Clays can be CNC carved, milled, & machined.

Physical Properties

Durometer:
Autostyle Soft: 38A
Autostyle Medium: 43A
Autostyle Hard: 53A
Autostyle 2: 56A


Density: 66 lbs./cu. ft.
Specific Gravity: 1.05 g/cc


Tack Level: Low Tack
Wax Content: Low

Softening Temperature

140°F / 60°C

Troweling Temperature

165°F / 74°C

Brushing Temperature

190°F / 88°C

Max Temperature

220°F / 104°C

Hygiene

Wash hands with soap and water after use. Clay can be cleaned from tools and surfaces with naptha or 99% Isopropyl alcohol. Clay can mechanically bond to fabrics and stain clothing.

Handling Tips

Autostyle™ Original is warmed to of 140°F/60°C to soften it. The Use Of Heat Resistant Gloves Is Recommended When Handling High Temperature Clays.


Accepted Heating Equipment

  • Temperature-Controlled Crock Pots
  • Scientific/Laboratory Oven
  • Hot Box With Conventional Temperature Monitor
  • Warming Oven Dedicated To Clay Only (Do Not Use Home Oven)
  • Microwaves Are Not Recommended Due To Uneven Heating And Potential Burning


NOTE: Autostyle™ Clays may cause an allergic reaction in people with nut allergies. Anyone with a nut allergy is encouraged to not use the Autostyle™ Series.

Downloads
Chavant Autostyle™ Technical Bulletin (pdf)
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Chavant Autostyle™ Safety Data Sheet (pdf)
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