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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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Accelerator
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
An additive to polyester resin that reacts with catalyst to speed up polymerization. This additive is required in room temperature cured resins.
Mould
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
The tool used to fabricate the desired part shape. Also used to describe the process of making a part in a mold.
Flame retardant resin
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
A polyester resin which has been specifically formulated to reduce the flame spread and/or smoke generation characteristics.
Spray up
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
The process of spraying glass fibers, resin and catalyst simultaneously into a mould using a chopper gun.
Post-cure
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
To cure by application of heat after the chemical exothermic reaction has subsided.
Specific gravity
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
The ratio between the density of a given substance and the density of water.
Milled fibres
Manufacturing; Fiberglass
Glass fibre processed by a hammer mill into lengths of 1/32" to 1/8". Commonly used as a reinforcement in polyester putty.
