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Fiberglass

The manufacturing of fiberglass or glass which has been extruded into extremely fine filaments frequently used in today high speed communications network.

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Catalyst

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Technically considered an initiator, catalyst is the colloquial name given to the substance added to the resin or gel coat in controlled quantities to initiate the cure.

Porosity

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Entrapped gas bubbles or voids in a gel coat film.

Filament winding

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A process which involves winding a resin-saturated strand of glass filament around a rotating mandrel.

Bi-directional

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Reinforcing fibres that are arranged in two directions, usually at right angles.

Gel time

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The length of time from catalyzation to gel or "B" stage.

Uv stabiliser

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A chemical compound which improves resistance to degradation from ultraviolet radiation.

Plug

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A composite industry name for a pattern or model.

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