Thermoplastics
Rigid polyurethane foam primer
In this sidebar to CT's feature story entitled "Structural polyurethanes: Bearing bigger loads," the author defines the differences between the two major types of polyurethane foam.
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Seaworthy showcase: Post-consumer composite catamaran nears completion
Built entirely of recycled and recyclable reinforced thermoplastics, this novel sailing vessel will soon put into practice what its builders preach.
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UBSs: Coming to North America
Common in Europe and Asia, the composite underbody shield might finally catch on in the U.S. and Canada.
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Carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide performs in engine part
When École Polytechnique de Montréal (Montreal, Canada) developed a race car to enter in the 2010 Formula SAE competition, it turned to Solid Concepts Inc. (Valencia, Calif.) and additive fabrication for help.
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Resins for the Hot Zone, Part II: BMIs, CEs, benzoxazines and phthalonitriles
Next-generation aerospace programs demand higher temperatures for structural and hot-section components, fostering advances in thermoset resin chemistry.
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Direct manufacturing of military aircraft parts
Laser sintering process shortens lead time, simplifies production of complex, high-performance parts.
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Mining the potential of polyurethane composites
Pultruded rollers for mine conveyors outperform steel and portend a huge new market.
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Resin systems update: The greening of thermosets
Thermoset resin formulators seek environmental benefits as customers demand reduced cost and increased performance.
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One-piece molded truck body uses customized resin formulation
When General Motors Corp. (Flint, Mich. ) opted to update its small Astro cargo van in 2007 concurrent with the introduction of new Colorado and Canyon light truck platforms, customers talked and GM listened.
Read MoreAdvanced materials for aircraft interiors
Applications aren't as demanding as airframe composites, but requirements are still exacting — passenger safety is key.
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