Abstract: Disclosed is a nonstyrenated polyester or vinyl ester resin that is found to be nonbrittle and to have good temperature performance, relative to known nonstyrenated polyesters or vinyl esters. Also disclosed is a nonstyrenated polyester or vinyl ester urethane acrylate resin. Methods for making nonstyrenated polyester or vinyl ester resins, including urethane acrylate resins, are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 4, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 11, 2003
Assignee:
Composite Technology Group
Inventors:
Richard M. Anders, Kenneth R. Anders, Dale K. Becker
Abstract: A vinyl ester resin/filler composite is disclosed which has a glass transition temperature of at least 315.degree. C. when cured. One version of the composite includes tabular alumina as a filler. Another version of the composite includes a powdered base nickel alloy as a filler. The composite is especially advantageous when used to build tools for use in plastic molding machines and processes.