My IH SMC truck hood project involved repairing a large hole. This was one of my largest hurdles to the whole project. This is what I initially saw. The picture is showing the hood upside-down on a work table. The hole is the...
Read MoreOne of my projects is repairing a composite hood for a large International Medium-Duty truck. This hood is made of SMC, and is damaged in various locations to various degrees. In doing the repairs, I am using epoxy resin and...
Read MoreOne of the most confusing parts of the glass reinforcement is the identification of the specific materials. They have various nomenclature depending upon the manufacturer of the matting, and sometimes depending upon the customer...
Read MoreFiberglass reinforcement materials are a pretty complicated subject and hopefully we can keep it clear. There has been all sorts of nomenclature developed over the years to describe the different weights and styles. When we talk...
Read MoreResin infusion processing offers several advantages over traditional open mold processing techniques. All of the reinforcements and core materials are placed in the mold without resin, so care can be taken for close fit and...
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