Thermosets & composites.There is only a small contingent of NPE NPE NullPointerException (Java) NPE Network Processing Engine NPE National Policy on Education NPE National Plastics Exposition NPE Natural Penis Enlargement NPE Nutrition Program for the Elderly exhibitors in the thermosets thermosets, materials that can not be softened on heating. In thermosetting polymers, the polymer chains are joined (or cross-linked) by intermolecular bonding. Thermosets are usually supplied as partially polymerized or as monomer-polymer mixtures. and composites segment, but they will discuss several new advances, particularly in materials. Industrial Dielectrics is introducing a polyester BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. grade for automotive headlamps that's tailored for dimensional stability and low emissions under high heat. And BMC Inc. has a new automotive BMC grade based on soy-derived polyester plus 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. regrind and natural fibers. Meanwhile, Wacker Wacker may refer to:
Thermoplastic composites will be more evident than at previous NPEs. Fiberforge, PlastiComp, and Polystrand are highlighting long-fiber thermoplastic compounding and molding processes, and Krauss-Maffei is showing off a European-developed process for thermoplastic tape wrapping of high-pressure gas pipe. In equipment, Fontijne Presses of the Netherlands and Labtech Engineering Co. Ltd. of Thailand will feature their lab-scale compression presses, while Gaiotto Automation of Italy is highlighting robotic sprayup and gelcoating. Vihan of India will present its pultrusion Pultrusion is a continuous process of manufacturing of composite materials with constant cross-section whereby reinforcing fibers are pulled through a resin, possibly followed by a separate preforming system, and into a heated die, where the resin undergoes polymerization. machines, and Scheer Bay Co. is showing its new AXP The brand name Digital gave to its first family of Alpha-based computers. In 1998, Digital was acquired by Compaq. See Alpha. 08P pultrusion cutter. Sairem of Spain is discussing thermoset preheaters. Exhibitor Listings Includes compression presses, deflashers, and materials. New developments appear in boldface type. BULK MOLDING COMPOUNDS INC. Booth 1163 Introducing soy-based automotive BMC that incorporates thermoset regrind and organic fibers. C.O.I.M. SPA Booth 7932 Italian supplier of unsaturated polyesters. EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) A security system for preventing theft in retail stores that uses disposable label tags or reusable hard tags attached to the merchandise. MOLD & DIE CHANGE SYSTEMS INC. Booth 518 Showing magnetic quick-change mold-clamping system for compression and injection molding with new mechanical safety device to keep molds from falling. Also offers quick-change hydraulic ejector couplings. FIBERFORGE Booth 7240 Introducing thermoplastic composite manufacturing process with short cycles, minimal scrap, and high output. Automated system creates a flat blank with 50% to 70% glass or other fiber. Modified thermoforming process uses an infrared oven and matched metal tools. FONTIJNE PRESSES Booth 9452 Supplies lab-scale compression presses. GAIOTTO AUTOMATION Booth 1870 (Exhibiting with SACMI Group) Italian firm offers robotic systems for automated FRP spray-up of bathtubs and shower stalls and gelcoat A gelcoat is a material used to provide a high quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite material. The most common gelcoats are based on epoxy or unsaturated polyester resin chemistry. spraying on boat hulls and decks. INDUSTRIAL DIELECTRICS INC. Booth 11316 Introducing BMC Grade A103 for automotive high-intensity discharge and traditional headlamps. KRAUSS-MAFFEI CORP. Booth 2102 Videos will highlight special technology for tape wrapping thermoplastic composite high-pressure gas pipe. LABTEC ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Booth 4575 Thai supplier of lab-scale compression presses is showing 26-mm twin-screw extruder with a special short barrel for phenolics and other thermosets. LIANDA CORP. Booth 810 Importer and distributor of specialty rubbers. MAHR MAHR Master of Arts in Human Resources (degree) METERING SYSTEMS CORP. Booth 10143 Supplies MahrMax mixing/metering equipment for liquid components. MAXI-BLAST INC. Booth 9023 Showing non-abrasive plastic blast media for deflashing parts. PLASTICOMP LLC Booth 2286 (Exhibiting with Engel) Highlighting Pushtrusion long-glass/PP compounding and injection molding technology in cooperation with Engel Canada. POLYSTRAND Booth 5149 Introducing thermoplastic composite tapes with continuous glass in PE or PP. SAIREM IBERICA Booths 9640, 9646 (Exhibiting with Trade Commission of Spain) Manufactures microwave and radio-frequency preheaters. SCHEER BAY CO. Booth 4056 Introducing AXP08P pultrusion cutter for long-fiber composites. SHINCOR SILICONES INC. Booth 142 Introducing Select-Hesive silicone rubbers that bond to thermoplastics without primers or pretreatment pretreatment, n the protocols required before beginning therapy, usually of a diagnostic nature; before treatment. pretreatment estimate, n See predetermination. in two-shot or insert overmolding. VIHAN ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. Booth 9043 Indian maker of pultrusion machines. WACKER SILICONES Booth 4787 Introducing Elastosil C150 silicone for infusion molding and prepregs. |
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