Fiberglass

Fiberglass

The manufacturing of fiberglass or glass which has been extruded into extremely fine filaments frequently used in today high speed communications network.

Industry: Manufacturing

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dimensional stability

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A description of the change in size of an object during the molding process or in varying temperature conditions or under various loads.

foam

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A lightweight, cellular plastic material containing gas-filled voids. Typical foams include urethane, PVC and polyester.

polymerization

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The chemical bonding of polymer molecules during the curing reaction.

release agent

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A compound used to reduce surface tension or adhesion between a mold and a part.

pigment separation

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Occurs when the pigment is not thoroughly mixed into the gel coat during formulation or the gel coat is improperly mixed prior to use. It is characterized by a nonhomogeneous surface color.

lay up

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The act of building up successive layers of polymer and reinforcement. Layers of catalyzed resin and fiberglass or other reinforcements are applied to a mold in order to make a part.