What is SMC process?

SMC is both a process and reinforced composite material. This is manufactured by dispersing long strands (usually >1”) of chopped fiber, commonly glass fibers or carbon fibers on a bath of thermoset resin (typically polyester resin, vinyl ester resin or epoxy resin).

What is SMC machine?

Sheet Moulding Compound Machine (SMC)

What is SMC used for?

Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) is a compression molding compound often used for larger parts where higher mechanical strength is needed. SMC is a fiber reinforced thermoset material.

What is reinforced SMC?

REINFORCED PLASTIC SMC is a ready-to-mold material representing a special form of a prepreg. It is usually a glass fiber-reinforced TS polyester resin compound in sheet form. The sheet can be rolled into coils during continuous processing.

What are SMC and DMC?

Modern SMC production is a highly automated and computer regulated process. Like SMC, DMC is a fibre reinforced composite material which primarly consists of a amalgam of thermosetting resin, chopped glass fibre reinforcement and filler in the form of a bulk material.

Is SMC a thermoplastic?

Thermoplastics. All single use devices that we custom manufacture start with the technology of molding plastic. All components molded at SMC are for healthcare applications, and our molding processes are validated using IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.

What is SMC shower tray?

SMC stands for Sheet Moulding Compound (it consists of a ready to mould glass-fibre reinforced polyester), ideally suited for shower trays manufacturing. SMC is a top-quality material thanks to the use of impregnated fibres that ensure the shower trays are both light and incredibly robust.

What is SMC fiberglass?

Sheet molding compound (SMC) resin is a fiberglass-based compression molding that is used in applications that require high strength. SMC is comprised of several materials including fiberglass, polymer resin, release agents and thickeners.

What are the differences between SMC and BMC?

SMC is a sheet consisting of uncured resin reinforced with glass fibers, which is laid into the mold and compression molded. BMC is a bulk mixture of uncured resin reinforced with glass fibers, which is injected into the mold.