8. Glossary

Filament

The basic component of all fiberglass. A fiber consists of several filaments bonded together by a sizing agent. The filament is mainly characterized by its diameter.

Strain Point Temperature

Defined by ASTM C336, this is the temperature corresponding to a viscosity of η = 10, ^,13.5 Pa.s.

Batch; vitrifiable mixture

Mixture of several raw materials.

Liquid resin molding; Liquid Composite Molding (LCM)

Generic term covering several processes for injecting or infusing resin into dry reinforcements, as described below.

Resin transfer molding; Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

Injection of resin into a closed mold containing...