The operation on a thermoset part in which the part is subjected to elevated temperatures for a period of time to effect full cure, stress relaxation, etc., and to enhance property levels.
In certain resins complete cure and ultimate mechanical properties are attained only by exposure of the cured resin to higher temperatures. This second stage is the post-cure and is necessitated by the fact that the higher temperatures would resul1 in excessive reaction if used throughout the entire cure.
Additional elevated temperature cure, usually without pressure, to improve final properties and/or complete the cure. In certain resins, complete cure and ultimate mechanical properties are attained only by exposure of the cured resin to higher temperatures than those of curing.
application of external heat to bring a resin to a stable state of cure in the shortest possible time
