Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Processing
technique
Plastic resins (a variety
of reinforcement is
used in all these
processing techniques
including polyester,
vinylester, epoxy, and
phenolic and methyl
methacylates)
Typical
products
Base
technology
including boat
hulls, large
tanks, and hot
tubs
on a mold and
end up with a
gel coat of resin
Compression
molding
Same as above
Blower or fan
blades,
heat-resistant
knobs,
electrical
boxes, and
parts in
industrial
machinery
The blend
placed in mold
and heated
under pressure
within a
steam-heated
press
Filament
winding
A continuous
yarn or fiber
that is
impregnated
with resin/
catalyst mix is
wound around
a tool mandrel
and cured
