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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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Fiberglass

Void free

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A moulding containing no entrapped air cavities, blisters, or voids.

Low-pressure laminates

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Laminated moulded and cured using pressures from 400 psi down to and including the pressure obtained by mere contact of the plies.

Split mould

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

An open mould made in two or more pieces.

Mek peroxide (MEKP)

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

One of two initiators often referred to as catalyst and used to initiate polymerization of a resin. Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide.

Blister

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A flaw either between layers of laminate or between the gel coat film and laminate.

In-situ

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

In the position which it will finally occupy, e.g. moulding or forming foam.

Laminate

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

To place into a mould a series of layers of polymer and reinforcement. The act of applying FRP materials to a mold. To lay up.

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