Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment may include a coating composition including an additive to prevent or hinder at least one of the coating or an underlying substrate from destabilization upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for compression molding cosmetic panels with visible carbon fiber weaves using clear or lightly filled resins. The method uses a modified, two-step compression molding process to reflow the surface of a partially cured preform of carbon fiber weave and epoxy resin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding panels, the apparatus including upper and lower mold dies, a sprayer that sprays resin onto the lower mold die, and a wiper seal ring that's disposed in a position to form a vacuum chamber between the upper and lower mold dies as the mold dies are moving together from an initial sealing position to a closed position. A vacuum source draws air from the vacuum chamber as the mold dies are closing. The vacuum draws trapped air from within the sprayed-on resin to provide a superior class-A surface.

Abstract: A molded fiber panel is disclosed having a fibrous material with a core and an outer surface, a relatively low density filler material disposed at the core, and a relatively high density filler material disposed at the outer surface. The outer surface has an as-molded surface roughness average of equal to or less than about 2 micro-meters.

Abstract: According to a preferred practice of the invention, thermoset polyurethanes are molded from a mixture of solid particles of hydroquinone di-(beta-hydroxyethyl)ether (HQEE) and zinc stearate dispersed in a liquid mixture of a polyether polyol and a liquid form of diphenylmethane diisocyanate. The use of the HQEE chain extender and the zinc stearate catalyst provides a unique one-shot molding mixture that is relatively unreactive at room temperature, but polymerizes and cures rapidly upon heating. It has a pot life of at least several hours and is suitable for use in injection molding equipment generally used in processing thermoplastic material.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment a high temperature and oil resistant elastomer composition includes the peroxide-induced reaction product of, by weight, 100 parts ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, about 20 parts of a suitable crosslinking monomer, about 8 parts of a chlorinated organic material such as Chlorowax LV, about 10 parts of a suitable hindered phenolic antioxidant 10 to 15 parts zinc oxide and 5 to 8 parts magnesium oxide. The elastomer formulation may optionally contain suitable reinforcing and/or semireinforcing fillers and processing oils. A similar ethylene-propylene rubber formulation may be prepared. The resulting elastomer formulations have remarkable oil resistance and retain a significant elongation even after aging at 177.degree. C. (350.degree. F.) for 168 hours.