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Converting from Sheet Molding Compound to Thermoplastics
Sheet molding compounds (SMC) are fiber-reinforced thermosetting sheets. They are similar in structure to semi-cured fiberglass mats. To manufacture the SMC sheet,…
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Converting From Fiberglass to Thermoplastics
KYDEX® Thermoplastics have distinct design, cost, and environmental advantages over fiberglass. Light weight, KYDEX® Thermoplastics are 100% recyclable making them an environmentally…
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Converting from Sheet Metal to Thermoplastics
For many years, formed sheet metal has been the material of choice for a wide range of products and applications. Since sheet…
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Weight Savings
Traditionally, interior designers and part manufacturers have relied on fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) to gain notableweight savings over metal components while retaining…
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Impact Strength
The application of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) in many applications has long been commonplace. Understandably, some designers are reluctant to use alternative…
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Thermoplastics in the Kiosk Marketplace
The market for kiosks continues to grow as the need for efficient self-service convenience finds its way into a wide range of…
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Converting from Laminates to Thermoplastics
High Pressure Laminates (HPL) have been used in interior design as a decorative and protective surface finish since the 1930s. HPL are…
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Thermoplastic Bonded Buildups for Mass Transit Interior Applications
Many of the railcars that are in service today were designed decades ago. Their purpose was mostly utilitarian and functional, often with…