Abstract: A composition and method for selectively increasing the resin flow and gel time of an epoxy resin that fills the capillary region between filaments in fiberglass yarns making up a woven fabric. The composition and method are used in the lamination of fiberglass reinforced composites such as copper clad laminates for circuit boards and reduces the occurrence of voids in the capillary region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 13, 2004
Assignee:
JPS Glass and Industrial Fabrics
Inventors:
Shobha Murari, Richard G. Adams, H. Landis Carter