Decoma Licenses Foam-Core Composite Technology.Tier-one automotive supplier Decoma International of America Inc Concord Ont., has obtained an exclusive license for the automotive marketplace to use the Strata composite technology of Advance USA LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Old Lyme, Conn. Decoma is evaluating uses of the technology for making light-truck tonneau ton·neau n. pl. ton·neaus The rear seating compartment of an early type of automobile. [French, from Old French tonnel, cask; see tunnel.] covers, modular closeouts for hybrid SUVs, and automotive roof systems. Strata involves thermoforming weatherable thermoplastic sheets, assembling the sheets in a press together with layers of reinforcing fibers, and then injecting urethane foam chemicals to forma stiff, lightweight core. Resulting parts can weigh up to 40% less than thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic. SMC SMC Saint Mary's College SMC Santa Monica College SMC Solaris Management Console SMC Smooth Muscle Cell SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC) SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) . |
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