Materials
Fillers—Often Forgotten, Highly Important
Fillers sometimes play second fiddle to resins in the composites industry, but two savvy professionals trumpeted their importance at COMPOSITES 2010. Bob Baker, technical service director at Huber Engineered Materials, and Gary Rex, senior research scientist at J.M. Huber Corp., led a session at COMPOSITES 2010 about the vital role fillers play in the... »
Reducing Emissions Improves Safety, Quality
Bob Lacovara, president of consultancy Convergent Composites, led a presentation about ways composites firms can reduce emissions and thereby improve the quality and safety of their facilities. He presented an overview of technology available to make that happen, and how it can be applied to different processes. "Environmentally friendly materials translate to low... »
Inside the Colorful Side of Composites
If you tend to regard the color of a product as a non-influential part of the manufacturing process, you’d be mistaken, says Kip Howard, technical service representative for Plasticolors, Inc. He explained in a Thursday morning session titled Color Science and Pigment Dispersions for Thermoset Composites that it’s a factor manufacturers must consider when... »
BYK USA’s Tom Delay: Advanced Additives Bring Key Benefits
Tom Delay has a 2009 Pontiac G8. Like many car owners, an issue often pops up when his headlights turn on—a haze appears on the cold part (a polycarbonate pane) inside the headlamp. The issue, called "fogging," occurs when conventional internal mold release agents face migration and sublimation. »
Get a Gel Coat Education
In addition to its extensive product line, CCP Inc. also has a robust education program designed to help customers learn best manufacturing practices and improve their technical education. »
Mold Release Products from TR Industries
TR Industries doesn’t just sell mold release products. It sells compounds, releases, polishes and other products designed to produce the best finish possible, including surface care products. »
New Fiberglass Rovings
PPG will showcase two new fiberglass rovings at Composites 2010. »
Reducing Weight with Core Materials is “Green”
By the time you get to Composites 2010, Alcan Baltek will have a new name. The company was recently sold to Schweiter Technologies and plans to have a new corporate identity in time for its appearance in Las Vegas. Some things won’t change, however. The supplier will still tout its expertise and products in... »
Small Manufacturers, Big Parts, More Volume
A windmill assembly made for use in residential applications will be on display at Telene’s booth in Las Vegas. The resin supplier’s products are used in the manufacture of these compact wind turbines, as well as products in the automotive and construction markets. »
Reduce Foaming in MEKP Systems
Adding methylethyl ketone peroxides (MEKP) to vinyl ester resins often results in foaming. »
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