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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

female mold

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A concave mold used to precisely define the convex surface of a molded part.

tack free

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A surface which is not sticky after cure.

jackstrawing

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A visual effect of glass fiber 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.

honeycomb core

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Strips of paper, plastic, metal, etc. , joined together to form a honeycomb pattern. Used as a lightweight core in sandwich moldings.

crazing

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Cracking of gel coat or resin due to stress.

pot life

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The time during which the catalyzed resin remains liquid or "workable. "

translucent

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Permits a percentage of light to pass but not optically clear like window glass.

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