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posted on 2018-06-01, 11:53 authored by John H. HoeyThe work reported in this thesis is concerned with
investigations into the technical feasibility of using
thermoplastic films, or foils as integral, non-porous, in-mould
coatings for articles manufactured from polyester Sheet
Moulding Compound (SMC).
Circular flat plaques were moulded with three SMCs, including
one which did not contain zinc stearate, and nine thermoplastic
foils including polycarbonate, a polycarbonate/polybutylene
terephthalate blend, and Nylon 6.6. All the moulded plaques had
some bubbles and blisters on their coated surfaces but the
number and distribution of these varied according to the choice
of SMC and thermoplastic. [Continues.]
Funding
Ford of Europe Inc.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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© John H. HoeyPublisher statement
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1985Notes
A Master's Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en