Summary:

Why move to epoxy from polyester?

•Extended life of boat providing higher residual resale value.
•Enhanced marketing and differentiation of brand
•Weight saving and performance improvement
•Easier production
–Structure can be laminated in 1 step
–Reduced number of frames & bulkheads
–Improved secondary bonding when using epoxy resins

Considerations when using epoxy resins

•Equipment/facilities
•Tooling
•New production processes
•Mix ratio
•Support fixtures for secondary bonding
•Health & Safety

Format:
Pages :25
Size: 766 kb
Author :Andy Harvey

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