Compression Molding
Editorial - 1/1/2005
Nearly every issue in 2004 contained a discourse, by either one of our columnists or me, on the supply/demand issue surrounding carbon fiber -- a hot topic critical to both material suppliers and end users. My November editorial elicited a larger-than-usual response, both pro and con. If you'll recall, it concluded
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Compression molding with structural carbon SMC
Aircraft weapon system gains the high performance of carbon/epoxy with the efficiency of compression molding.
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Composites on the frontlines
Armored vehicle applications on the ground and in the air fuel a growing, evolving market forhigh-performance materials.
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Carbon fiber raises consumer performance index
Carbon bridges gap between large-volume sporting goods and aerospace to satisfy discriminating tastes in consumer and professional markets.
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Composite manufacturers thrive on products manufactured for the Automotive Aftermarket
Carbon and fiberglass accessories make up a big chunk of this multi-billion-dollar industry.
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User-friendly resins expanding composites' reach
Novel niche formulas enable composites breakthroughs for new market applications, traditional material replacement.
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Compression molding press technology adapts to meet new composite material processing requirements
Faster compression molding presses keep pace with new highly loaded, low-flow thermoplastics and thermosets.
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Vinyl ester composite parts in boat stern drive resist corrosion and damage
Volvo Penta's Ocean Series brings vinyl ester composites to the powertrain end of the boat.
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Composites Oust Magnesium In Big Volume Engine
DaimlerChrysler shaves part cost, investment and time to market in replacing magnesium valve covers with vinyl ester BMC.
Read MoreVEC Shield Eliminates Gel Coat And Post-mold Painting
Thermoformed outer shell for molded fiberglass cuts emissions and provides a stronger, more durable, nearly Class A finish.
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