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The fiber
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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.

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