A method for molding composite structural plastic components is disclosed wherein such components are cast from a polymerizable thermoset or thermoplastic composition in a conventional metalcasting mold. In the instant invention, a low viscosity thermoset or thermoplastic composition having reinforcing fibers distributed therein is poured into conventional metalcasting molds, obviating the need for high heats and pressures associated with injection or compression molding of composite materials as taught in the prior art. In the case of a thermoset resin, the object to be fabricated is fully cured by the action of a catalyst at relatively low exothermic resin temperatures. In the case of a thermoplastic resin, curing is generally achieved independently of high added heat and pressure. If using a thermoplastic such as nylon 6 in the present invention, a preferred method of use involves the addition and combination of fiber reinforcements while the nylon 6 resin is being manufactured. The process for manufacturing nylon 6 involves three components: a monomer (i. e.
A composite electrically conductive cable assembly for use as an ignition cable or the like. The assembly comprises an electrically conductive core comprising a plurality of mechanically and electrically continuous graphite filaments, and an electrically insulating elastomeric jacket which surrounds and envelopes the said filaments. The filaments preferably comprise graphitized polyacrylonitrile.
A method for producing composite, structural plastic prototype parts, having visual and structural characteristics equivalent to those of an actual part to be commercially produced using existing soft tools, including wax, plaster, plastic, spray-metal, and rubber molds ordinarily used for visualization model making, developed using the latest rapid prototyping techniques. Short length fibers reinforcing low viscosity thermoset resins, and in particular resole phenolics, provides a pourable low bulk density polymer compound with minimal externally applied thermal requirements during molding and post cure when required.
Method For Molding Composite, Structural Plastics, And Objects Molded Thereby
A method for producing composite, structural plastic parts in traditional foundry molds, including sand, permanent, die-cast, wax and investment molds. Short fiber length fibers reinforcing low viscosity thermoset resins, and in particular resole phenolics, provides a pourable low bulk density polymer compound with minimal externally applied thermal requirements during molding and post cure when required. Foundries can consider metal parts replacement with this new method. It permits foundries to actually produce composite, structural plastic parts with superior mechanical and thermal properties. This permits them to provide plastic products on a competitive basis with the compression and injection molders.