ELASTIC RESERVOIR MOLDING: ECONOMICAL PROCESSING ALTERNATIVE FOR RP USERS

Elastic reservoir molding (ERM) -- economical processing alternative for RP (reinforced plastics) users -- is highlighted. ERP's basic advantages over conventional methods include weight reduction, higher impact resistance, and lower costs (via the use of simpler presses and tooling). ERP consists of impregnating a flexible open-cell PUR foam with a thermosetting resin, applying dry fibrous reinforcement on the two faces, and molding the "sandwich" on a heated matched tool at about 100 psi. The method lends itself to the manufacture of automobile components such as truck beds, fenders, etc.

• Corporate Authors:

  McGraw-Hill, Incorporated

  330 West 42nd Street
  New York, NY  United States  10036
• Authors:
  • Cobb, A L
• Publication Date: 1979-7

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 64-66
• Serial:
  • Modern Plastics
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Costs; Economics; Elasticity (Mechanics); Fibers; Forming; Plastics; Reinforced plastics; Vehicular materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile materials; Elastic reservoir molding; Plastics (Reinforced); Substitutes
• Subject Areas: Economics; Finance; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00303386
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1980 12:00AM