Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.

Owens Corning Composites Sprl

Nv Owens-corning S.a.

Jacques H Gerard

Michael H Jander

Paul R Krumlauf

Donald Burton Sage, Jr

Frank R Cichocki

David E Adam, Deceased

Giovanni Montagna

A composite part made from a sheet molding compound is disclosed as having improved characteristics over traditional sheet molding compound composite parts. The fibrous material is introduced as a veil layer adjacent a paste layer, the veil flows well during the molding process. The improved flow and surface characteristics of a composite part are attributed to the elongation of the veil during molding and to the improved filling capabilities.

Sheet molding compound having improved characteristics

A method and apparatus for distributing reinforcement fibers includes a chute for supplying reinforcement fibers, the chute having an outlet end, and a metering belt mounted for endless travel along a first path at the outlet end of the chute. The metering belt has elongate members with tips extending outwardly from the metering belt, to define a volume between the tips and the metering belt. The tips of the metering belt pass sufficiently close to the chute so that fibers having penetrated the volume formed by the elongate members are carried away by the metering belt. The metering belt is also mounted for endless travel along a second path around a curved surface which causes adjacent elongate members to spread apart and diverge from each other, thereby causing the fibers to be discharged from the metering belt. A collection surface receives the discharged fibers.

Method and apparatus for distributing long fibers

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Jacques H Gerard