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The making of glass fiber
3/25/2009

The old art behind this industry’s first fiber reinforcement is explained,with insights into new fiber science and future developments.

Supply and demand: Advanced fibers
1/8/2009

Manufacturers of carbon and other advanced fibers respond to sustained composites industry growth with new fiber production capacity.

Fiber reinforcement forms
1/8/2009

Fibers used to reinforce composites are supplied directly by fiber manufacturers and indirectly by converters in a number of different forms, which vary depending on the application. Roving and tow. Roving is the simplest and most common form of glass.

The fiber
1/8/2009

The structural properties of composite materials are derived primarily from the fiber reinforcement. In a composite, the fiber contributes high tensile strength, enhancing properites in the final part, such as stregnth and stiffness while minimizing weight. Glass fibersThe vast majority of all fibers used in the composites industry are glass.

The making of carbon fiber
12/19/2008

A look at the process by which precursor becomes carbon fiber through a careful (and mostly proprietary) manipulation of temperature and tension.

2008 HPF Conference review
12/17/2008

The 2nd annual High-Performance Fibers Conference showcases innovative fiber solutions for a wide range of military and civilian applications.

Wind Blade Manufacturing: Targeting cost efficiency through materials-based strategies
11/4/2008

The wind blade’s four key elements — the root, the spar, the aerodynamic shell or fairing, and the surfacing system — have present unique manufacturing challenges that must be met with carefully selected composite material systems and molding strategies.

New metal coating to optimize composite tooling
5/1/2008

Near the end of its development cycle, this nanostructured metal overlay promises to extend the working life and improve the cost-effectiveness of carbon/epoxy tooling.

Sizing Up Fiber Sizings
4/1/2006

What glass fiber users need to know about sizings, and how new sizing developments are enhancing the performance of glass-reinforced composites.

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