Specifications

Cymat's SmartMetal is a unique product that can provide the following key features:

• Energy absorption
• Multi-hit capabilities
• Isotropic
• Lightweight
• Recyclable
• Improves structural integrity
• Sound attenuating
• Time and temperature stable
• Cut to size using various means
• Machinable
• Can be laminated and coated into a composite kit

Energy Absorption

The key to SmartMetal's energy absorbing properties is its cellular structure. When a blast wave impacts a panel of SmartMetal the cells/bubbles begin to fracture and compress. This act of compression absorbs energy and attenuates the impulse from transferring to a vehicle body or building structure. The stress-strain graph presented below outlines the typical compressive strength of a specific density of Cymat SmartMetal. Because of SmartMetal's isotropic features and the production process’ ability to adjust to a wide range of thicknesses and densities multi-hit capabilities can be designed into the product to increase the survivability level of the complete energy absorbing system.

SmartMetal™ is manufactured into large dimensional panels for both interior and exterior blast attenuating systems as well as near-net shaped castings for more complex geometric volumes found in internal vehicle structures.