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Article: Thermosets: More Tailored Durability.(RIM materials )
- Article from:
- Plastics Engineering
- Article date:
- April 1, 2001
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The durable thermosets are carving a wider niche for themselves in new designs. Offering properties that frequently extend the boundaries of plastics' performance, they continue to take on the tough jobs that enhance their long-term image of "muscle" and reliability. Their glamour is in their proven record as efficient alternatives to metals, thermoplastics, and other materials.
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