Thursday 19 May 2011



What is Fiberglass?

Fiberglass, (also called fibreglass and glass fibre), is a material consisting of numerous extremely fine fibers of glass.Fiberglass is lightweight, corrosion resistant, economical, easily processed, has good mechanical properties, and has over 50 years of history. It is the dominant material in industries such as boat building and corrosion equipment, and it plays a major role in industries such as architectural, automotive, medical, recreational, and industrial equipment.



properties of fiberglass

  • lightweight 
  • corrosion resistant 
  • economical
  • easily processed
  • has good mechanical properties

advantages of fiber glass
  • corrosion resistant
  • low volume production
  • very large parts, contoured or rounded parts and parts needing high specific strength  

Types of metal composite
  • Aluminum Matrix
  • Copper Matrix
  • Magnesium Matrix
  • Titanium Matrix
  • Super Alloy Matrix


advantages of metal composite material compared to monolithic metals

  • Higher temperature capability
  • Higher electrical and thermal conductivities
  • Better fire resistance
  • Better radiation resistance
  • Higher traverse stiffness and strength

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