Sheet Molding Compounds

This book presents the current technology for sheet molding compound (SMC) manufacturing, as well as the science behind this technology. In addition, this book covers a wide scope of technical subjects as well as specific details of the relevant manufacturing aspects, such as chemistry and production of SMC resins, applications of initiators and inhibitors, shrinkage control mechanisms, applications of low thickening agents, physical and mechanical effects of fillers and fibers, SMC rheology in mold coating, bonding of SMC panels, troubleshooting, and recycling. Table of Contents Processing Polyester Resins for Sheet Molding Compounds Initiators and Inhibitors: Chemistry and Applications Low-Profile Additives: Shrinkage Control Mechanisms and Applications Thickening: Mechanisms and Control Fillers Compound Glass Fibers Compound Rheology In-Mold Coating Bonding Compound Panels Troubleshooting Parallel Technologies: BMC and ZMC Pyrolysis of Sheet Molding Compound Scrap Index.