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3. Comparative properties
Tables 1 and 2 give the mechanical properties of parts obtained using the R-RIM (short fibers) and S-RIM (long fibers, mats and fabrics) processes.
Whatever the organic matrix used, the R-RIM process, using short fibers, achieves flexural moduli of 450 to 1,500 MPa. On the other hand, the S-RIM process, using long fibers, makes it possible to increase the glass load, combine it with other carbon-type fibers and achieve flexural moduli of 40,000 MPa.
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Statistical and economic data
For exterior body parts, the world market for R-RIM and S-RIM materials was around 200,000 t/year in 2000, broken down as follows:
NAFTA (including United States): 70% ;
Asia (including Japan): 20% ;
Europe: 10%.
NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement....
References
References
- (1) - TOUHSAENT (R.E.), THOMAS (D.A.), SPEILING (L.H.) - J. Polymer Science, 46, p. 175 (1974).
- (2) - KLEMPNER (D.) - Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Enge, 17, p. 97-106 (1978).
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Equipment manufacturers for R-RIM and S-RIM
Cannon http://www.cannon.fr
Krauss-Maffei http://www.kraussmaffei.com
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Events
European Composites Day (Paris. Every year) JEC Group http://www.jeccomposites.com
Journées Nationales sur les Composites (France. Every two years) – AMAC http://www.amac-composites.asso.fr
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