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Learn about the advantages of manufacturing composites using closed mold technology such as resin transfer molding or vacuum infusion.

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General Purpose Laminating Resins

Sunday January 29, 2012

Tooling Gel Coat

If you work with composites, you probably hear the term "GP Laminating Resin", also known as General Purpose Laminating Resin.

Well, do you ever wonder what is laminating resin in the first place? I did...

Prepreg Selection

Sunday January 22, 2012

Selecting a prepreg can be difficult. There are so many different variables to choose from including fiber, fabric, resin, and resin content. The possible combinations are mind boggling.

How do you select what type of prepreg to use?

Prepreg - What are Prepreg Composite Materials

Thursday January 19, 2012

Fiberglass Prepreg

It seems like everyone wants to use prepregs these days. Yes, prepregs are awesome, this is true. You don't have to deal with getting liquid all over the place, which is great. Just don't leave it sitting out all day on your loading dock...

New Year Resolution: Switch to Vacuum Infusion

Saturday December 31, 2011

Boat Infusion

When considering the move to resin infusion, it is helpful to understand what is in store. The largest capital cost in converting is a quality vacuum pump, and routing the vacuum through the shop. Chances are your molds could be easily adjusted to use vacuum infusion, and it would only take a week or two to train your employees.

So the question is, what are you waiting for. 2012?

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