ABSTRACT
Each manufacturing method utilizes a specific type of material system for part fabrication. One material system may be suitable for one manufacturing method, whereas the same material system may not be suitable for another fabrication method. For example, the injection molding process utilizes molding compounds in pellet form, which cannot be used for filament winding or pultrusion process. Filament winding and pultrusion utilize continuous fibers and wet resin systems in most cases. The roll wrapping process requires prepreg systems for making golf club shafts, bicycle tubes, and other products. Therefore, it is important to have a good knowledge of the various raw materials available for the manufacture of good composite products.
