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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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epoxy resin

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A polymer resin characterized by epoxide molecule groups. Epoxies generally have higher physical properties than polyester resins. They are also more costly and difficult to process and less able to ...

flange

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

An extension around the perimeter of a mold or part for the purpose of demolding, stiffening or connecting two components.

layer

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A single ply of lay up or laminate.

foam-in-place

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The process of creating a foam by the combination of two liquid polymers.

chalking

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A surface phenomenon indicating degradation of a cosmetic surface. Chalking is a powdery film which appears lighter than the original color.

compression mold

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A closed mold, usually of steel, used to form a composite under heat and pressure.

encapsulating

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Completely surrounding an object with resin or a fiber resin composite.

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