Abstract: A ballistic resistant article includes a first layer that has first unidirectional fibers disposed in a first polymer matrix. The first polymer matrix is composed of a thermoset polyurethane. A second layer is laminated to the first layer. The second layer includes second unidirectional fibers disposed in a second polymer matrix. The second unidirectional fibers are cross-oriented with respect to the first unidirectional fibers.

Abstract: A ballistic resistant article includes a first layer that has first unidirectional fibers disposed in a first polymer matrix. The first polymer matrix is composed of a thermoset polyurethane. A second layer is laminated to the first layer. The second layer includes second unidirectional fibers disposed in a second polymer matrix. The second unidirectional fibers are cross-oriented with respect to the first unidirectional fibers.

Abstract: Methods for adhesive bonding are disclosed. The methods includes contacting a substrate with an activator composition which includes a reactive solvent, such as methyl ethyl ketone or acrylic-based monomers, and a reducing agent, such that the treated substrate has a working time of greater than about four weeks, and contacting the substrate with adhesive compositions to result in adhesive bonding.

Abstract: An infiltrant system for rapid prototyping processes. The infiltrant system generally includes a resin component and a hardener component. The resin component typically includes an epoxy resin, and a diluent. The hardener component typically includes an amine, optionally an amide, and optionally a catalyst. High strength infiltrant systems, flexible infiltrant systems, and a method for infiltrating a part are also described.

Abstract: A two-part epoxy adhesive having a resin component containing a mixture of an epoxy resin and an internally flexibilized epoxy resin and a hardener component containing a mixture of a flexibilizer and an unmodified or modified aliphatic amine, an unmodified or modified polyamide, or combinations thereof. The resin component and hardener component are mixed and applied to substrates, or applied to substrates and mixed, and then allowed to cure yielding a cured epoxy resin having a tensile elongation at room temperature of greater than 30%. The initial curing time is less than 3 hours.

Abstract: A two-part epoxy adhesive having a resin component containing a mixture of an epoxy resin and an internally flexibilized epoxy resin and a hardener component containing a mixture of a flexibilizer and an unmodified or modified aliphatic amine, an unmodified or modified polyamide, or combinations thereof. The resin component and hardener component are mixed and applied to substrates, or applied to substrates and mixed, and then allowed to cure yielding a cured epoxy resin having a tensile elongation at room temperature of greater than 30%. The initial curing time is less than 3 hours.

Abstract: A two-part epoxy adhesive having a resin component containing a mixture of an epoxy resin and an internally flexibilized epoxy resin and a hardener component containing a mixture of a flexibilizer and an unmodified or modified aliphatic amine or combinations thereof. The resin component and hardener component are mixed and applied to substrates, or applied to substrates and mixed, an then allowed to cure yielding a cured epoxy resin having a tensile elongation at room temperature of greater than 30%. The initial curing time is less than 3 hours.