Fiberglass

Fiberglass

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

Industry: Manufacturing

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Fiberglass

Release agent

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A compound used to reduce surface tension or adhesion between a mould and a part.

Pressure bag

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A membrane which conforms to the inside of a laminate laid up on a mold. The membrane or bag is then inflated applying pressure which consolidates and densifies the laminate.

Pigment separation

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Occurs when the pigment is not thoroughly mixed into the gel coat during formulation or the gel coat is improperly mixed prior to use. It is characterised by a nonhomogeneous surface color.

Glass which has been extruded into extremely fine filaments. These filaments vary in diameter, and are measured in microns. Glass filaments are treated with special binders and processed similar to ...

Mould release

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A wax or polymer compound that is applied to the mould surface which acts as a barrier between the mould and the part, thus preventing the part from bonding to the mold.