In our team we are looking at thermosets in granular form, as well as pasty shape (SMC, BMC).
High importance is given to the improvement of analysis and characterization and the permanent improvement of molding conditions, as well.
Types of materials
The following thermosetting molding compounds are most known:
Epoxy compounds (EP)
Phenolformaldehyde molding compounds (PF)
Polyester molding compounds (UP)
Vinylester molding compounds (VE)
Melamin/Phenolic molding compounds (MF)
Diallylphthalate compounds (DAP)
Urea molding compounds (UF)
In this research project we are focusing on
UP, PF and EP.
Raw materials for thermoset molding are either supplied free-flowing, also named as granular, or in pasty form.
Molding of such material requires molding machines with special equipment.