Fiberglass

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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Female mould

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A concave mould used to precisely define the convex surface of a moulded part.

Jackstrawing

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A visual effect of glass fibre turning white in a cured laminate. This may not effect the strength of a laminate, but could be an indication of air entrapment or water contamination.

Matched moulds

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Two or more tools arranged in a set as a male and female mold. Normally used in a press.

Resin tearing

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Separation of pigments in a gel coat affecting cosmetic appearance.

Thermal coefficient of expansion

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Measures dimensional change of a material when heated or cooled. Measured in inches per inch per degree.

Thermoplastics

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A group of plastic materials that become elastic or melt when heated, and return to their rigid state at room temperature. Examples are PVC, ABS, polystrene, polycarbonates, nylon, etc.

Continous filament strand

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

An individual rod of glass with small diameter, flexibility and great or indefinite strength. Also when referring to gun roving, is a collection of string like glass fibre or yarn, which is fed ...