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A Study on the Low-Weigt BMC for Headlamp Reflector
Technical Paper
2011-28-0010
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Optimal Composition of Light-weight BMC (Bulk molding compound) for automotive headlamp reflector using Glass bubble was investigated. Glass bubble (G/B) normally has low heat conductivity which has a bad influence on cycle time making products like reflectors. It was very important to improve the productivity of Light-weight BMC by means of finding optimal composition of base resin, curing agent and other additives. This study focused on the ideal ratio of each component of BMC, unsaturated polyester resin, glass bubble, inorganic filler, glass fiber and additives. Mechanical and environmental properties of the product which was made of optimized light-weight BMC were evaluated to compare with the properties of the product which was made of existing BMC.
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Kim, Y., Lee, J., Kim, O., and Chun, Y., "A Study on the Low-Weigt BMC for Headlamp Reflector," SAE Technical Paper 2011-28-0010, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-28-0010.Also In
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