Resources
Resource Library
This convenient library references all the downloadable resources on our website, organized by category.
Design Tools & Guides
| Download | Type |
Source |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFG Achievements in Compression Molding | About Us | Illustrated brochure showing historical timeline of MFG's achievements in compression molding technologies. | |
| Mass Reduction With Value-Engineered Composites | Design Engineering for Composites | Guidance for light-weighting (mass reduction) of products using advanced composite materials. | |
| Technical Design Guide for FRP Composite Products and Parts | Design Engineering for Composites | Fiberglass (FRP) composite materials and processes are explained in detail. This design guide outlines various selection criteria with helpful technical data and comparisons to alternative materials. | |
| Guide for Selecting Best FRP Composite Process | Design Engineering for Composites | Guidelines for Selecting the Best FRP Composite Process for Your Project | |
| TechNote: Designing Ribs Into Your SMC Part | Design Engineering for Composites | Designed-in ribs can add enhanced stiffness to your SMC part. Here's a quick "how-to" for incorporating ribs for optimum manufacturability. |
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Markets and Applications Information
| Download | Type |
Source |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies - SMC Material Lowers Cost for Solar Panel Racks | Wind and Other Renewable Energy Products | Case Studies showing explaining how MFG helped Solar Liberty lower cost and improve the design of their DynoRaxx system. |
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Materials Information
| Download | Type |
Source |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Certified FRP Materials from MFG | Polyester Resins | List of proprietary MFG materials that are UL-approved. | |
| iNVENTA 615UL SMC Material Datasheet | Polyester Resins | iNVENTA 615UL is a UL 94-5V approved non-halogenated reinforced thermoset SMC material. Ideal for applications where non-flammability is crucial. | |
| INVENTA 515UL SMC Material Datasheet | Polyester Resins | INVENTA 515UL is a UL approved reinforced thermoset SMC material. Ideal for HVAC components and other applications where non-flammability is crucial. | |
| iCom 617 SMC Material Datasheet | Polyester Resins | iCom 617 is a non-halogenated fiberglass thermoset sheet molding compound with a UL 723 rating. | |
| iCom 618 SMC Material Datasheet | Polyester Resins | iCom 618 is a UL approved non-halogenated fiberglass reinforced thermoset SMC. |
Process Information
| Download | Type |
Source |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| iNVENTA™ 74109 Ultra Light SMC Material | Compression Molding Process / SMC | The ultimate material for mass reduction, featuring a specific gravity under 1.11 (~60% lighter than standard SMC formulations). | |
| MFG PRiME™ Information Sheet | LCM Process + Preform - MFG PRiME™ | Article on MFG PRiME™. Introduced in 2007 by the Molded Fiber Glass Companies, PRiME™ has become a preferred molding process among OEM's for parts that require high mechanical strength. |
Video Gallery
| Download | Type |
Source |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Painting Capabilities at MFG | Video | Assembly and Finishing Services | Short video on MFG's state of the art robotic painting systems for FRP composite products. |
| Value Added Assembly Services for FRP Molding | Video | Assembly and Finishing Services | Short video that describes and demonstrates MFG's value-added assembly services for FRP custom molding. Includes mechanical fastening, bonding, drilling, cleaning, sanding, bar coding and packaging. |
| In-Line Sequencing Assembly Capability at MFG | Video | Automotive | Short video that explains and demonstrates MFG's depth of capability and experience in the field of special assembly services for automotive and heavy truck manufacturers. In-line sequencing is showcased in detail. |
| Compression Molding Capabilities for FRP Composite Custom Applications | Video | Compression Molding Process / SMC | Short video that describes and demonstrates MFG's volume compression molding capabilities. Includes presses from 100 to 3000 tons for SMC, LCM and carbon fiber. |
| Innovation in Sheet Mold Compound | Video | Compression Molding Process / SMC | Behind the scenes of iCom, part of North America's largest independent composing molding company. iCom was created as part of the company's commitment to advancing the standards of technical excellence in sheet molded composite and liquid composite molding formulation and manufacturing. |