This paper outlines a method of producing optically perfect transparent glass fiber pre-pregs. The technique uses a wetting resin in a sandwich construction with glass fibers; the construction process induces complete wetting of the fibers such that they are not visible in the resin.The transparent pre-pregs have subsequently been laid into a mould and back-injected with polycarbonate. Results show that components produced via this method exhibit flexural rigidity three times greater than unreinforced equivalent polycarbonate mouldings.
Glass Reinforcing Transparent Polycarbonate Glazing
Sae Technical Papers
International Body Engineering Conference & Exhibition and Automotive & Transportation Technology Congress ; 2002
16.10.2001
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Molding , Glass fibers , Fibers , Resins , Glass
Glass reinforced transparent polycarbonate glazing
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