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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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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 ...
