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New polyester for powder-primed SMC.


Powder priming of 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.  sheet molding compound (SMC SMC Saint Mary's College
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) is getting a lot of attention as an alternative to liquid solvent-based primers. The latest introduction in this area is Arotran 610 polyester from Ashland Composite Polymers, Dublin, Ohio Dublin is a city in Delaware, Franklin, and Union counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 31,392 at the 2000 census. In 2006, the population was estimated to be 36,565[1], and Dublin continues to be one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus. . It incorporates new low-profile additives that reduce moisture content, preventing formation of surface roughness during cure of the powder primer. General Motors is validating the resin for Class-A SMC parts such as automotive hoods, fenders, and deck lids. Ashland also developed Pliogrip 5500 adhesive to adhere to adhere to
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 the powder-primable SMC and to coated metal. Cure times are as short as 60 sec in standard heated assembly fixtures. Tel: (859) 815-3333 * PT Direct: 187YH
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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Composites
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Dec 1, 2006
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