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What is the choice of resins |
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There
are a large number of classes of polymer that can be utilised
in fabricating a composite material. Many variations exist
within each of these classes. The selection of a polymer type
is a function of many items including application, cost, fibre
type, manufacturing method, supply etc.
Some
of the resins that are available include:
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Polyester
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Vinyl
Ester  |
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Epoxy
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Bismaleimide
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Polyimide
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Phenolic
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Cyanate
ester  |
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Nylon
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Polycarbonate
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Polyacetal
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Polyether
imide (PEI)  |
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)  |
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Polyphenylene
sulphide (PPS)  |
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Polyamide
imide (PAI)  |
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