The wrong process for your volume can double unit cost. Here is where high-volume and low-volume fiberglass manufacturing each win, and the break-even that decides it.
Sheet molding compound (SMC) is the process that brought fiberglass composites into mass production. While hand lay-up and resin transfer molding serve custom and mid-volume work, SMC handles the high-volume end of the composite market: automotive exterior panels, electrical enclosures, and structural parts produced in the tens of thousands. BLG Fiberglass incorporates SMC alongside its […]
Hand lay-up is the oldest and most widely utilized method for engineering fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) components. From marine hulls to medical enclosures, it remains the standard for creating complex structural geometries. Understanding the exact chemistry and physical mechanics behind this open-mold lamination technique is critical for ensuring structural integrity. Table of Contents The Physics […]
