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Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials, components or parts into finished goods that meet the expectations and needs of consumers.

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tensile strength

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A measurement of the tensile load a sample can withstand. ASTM D-638.

monomer

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

One of the constituents of polyester resin.

jig

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Any fixture for holding parts in position, while joining them together or to maintain their shape.

thixotropic

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A term describing the rehology (or characteristics) of a liquid that resists flowing or drainage during application.

core

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A low density material used between two FRP skins. Examples of core materials are end-grain balsa wood, urethane foam, PVC foam and various honeycomb materials.

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.

mek solvent

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Methyl Ethyl Ketone; a colorless, flammable liquid sometimes used in clean up procedures.