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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

Gel-coat

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A surface coat of a specialised polyester resin, either coloured or clear, providing a cosmetic enhancement and weatherability to a fibreglass laminate.

Ship lap

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Method of joining two panels together by means of one panel having a recessed shelf to receive the other panel on top of it leaving a flush surface.

Water absorption

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The amount of water which a laminate will absorb.

Unidirectional

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Strength lying mainly in one direction. A glass reinforcement in which the fibre is oriented in one direction.

Exothermic heat

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Internally developed heat accompanying a chemical reaction, such as might be created when curing a thermosetting resin.

Draught

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The angle of the vertical components of a mould which allow removal of the part.

Resin

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A liquid polymer which when catalysed cures to a solid state.

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