after mixing the tubes 1: 1, it takes 6 minutes to set and 4-6 hours to cure. once cured, it can be tapped, filed, sanded, shaped, and drilled. its setting and curing color is dark gray. It is reinforced with steel, has a tensile strength of 3127 psi, and can withstand temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius). When fully cured, it is waterproof and resistant to oil, chemicals, and acids.