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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Fiberglass

cavity

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The space between a male and female mold set in which the part is formed. Sometimes used to refer to a female mold.

prepreg

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Reinforcing material impregnated with resin prior to the molding process and cured by the application of heat.

pressure bag

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A membrane which conforms to the inside of a laminate laid up on a mold. The membrane or bag is then inflated applying pressure which consolidates and densifies the laminate.

surfactant

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Chemicals used to modify or change the surface of a layer of resin or polymer. Usually used to form a film on a curing resin, producing a tack-free surface.