The new low-density sheet molding compound (SMC) system features lower weight, improved strength, and class A surface finish to meet the transportation industry’s demand for lighter and more ...

Compression molding is a high-volume thermoset molding process that employs expensive but very durable metal dies. It is an appropriate choice when production quantities exceed 10,000 parts. As many ...

However, for a statement on the properties of the final component, the local material properties, such as resin/matrix composition, pore content, fibre content, distribution and orientation, are ...