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Moulding process

Jan-Anders Edvin Maansson
2003
Patents

Abstract

A moulding process, in particular a bladder inflation moulding process for the production of a composite material based part, said composite material comprising a polymer matrix and reinforcing fibres, wherein at least a portion of external surface of said part is shaped by a corresponding interior surface of a mould. The interior surface of said mould is provided with a polishing. Chromium plating or nickel plating improves smoothness and glossy appearance. The best wave and relief appearance is obtained if the proportion of matrix polymer/reinforcing fibres is kept as low as possible.

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Jan-Anders Edvin Maansson
2003
Patents

Abstract

Official source

https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/cde67a6f-fdbe-4616-9d67-321fd95fd3da

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