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Laminating Resins Used In Composites

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Know the Basics of Polyester and Vinyl Ester

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What Are Epoxy Resins?

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Aftermarket Carbon Fiber
The carbon fiber weave is great looking, and provides value and appeal. But, not all carbon fiber is the real thing.
Applications Of Pultrusion
Pultrusion is the manufacturing method of choice of a number of industries. Understand why pultruded parts dominate various products.
Prepreg Basics
Prepregs are used in composite manufacturing that requires precision, engineered accuracy, and cosmetic perfection.
Uses Of Plastics
The uses and importance of plastic materials in our everyday lives is incredible. Most of use touch a form of plastic at any given time, on any given day.
Fiberglass Bathtubs and Spas
Fiberglass is the material of choice in bathtubs and spas, and for good reason.
Composite Hockey Sticks
Carbon fiber composites are the material of choice for hockey. Learn why this sport is turning to advanced composite materials.
Vinyl Ester vs Polyester Resins
Both resins have distinct advantages over the other. Find out the differences between vinyl ester and polyester resins.
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner
Composite materials and carbon fiber make the Dreamliner the most advanced passenger plane to date.
Advantages of Composite Materials
Composite materials are commonly used because their properties create significant advantages in the products that are manufactured from them.
Composites In Transportation
Composites are the material of choice in modern transportation due to their lightweight and high-strength properties.
LRTM - Light Resin Transfer Molding
LTRM is the abbreviation for the composite manufacturing process known as Light Resin Transfer Molding.
Bio-Plastics
Bio-based plastics are becoming more popular, and are considered sustainable products.
Fire Resistant Polymers
Fire resistant polymers are used to keep us safe in transportation and buildings.
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Plastic
PBT plastic is a useful and common polymer commonly used in children's toys.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is one of the commonly used plastics. It's wide acceptance in delivering clean drinking water, and removing dirty drinking water has made PVC plastic a useful polymer.
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