Bulk Moulding Compound
For the production of certain complex parts the use of Bulk Moulding Compound
is a variation on the SMC technology.
BMC is a dough-like material, made by mixing all ingredients together is a
heavy duty mixer. A typical formulation is given below:
| Raw material | Parts by weight |
|
UP-resin
|
60
|
|
Low profile additive
|
40
|
|
Peroxide
|
1.5
|
|
Fillers
|
200
|
|
Release agent
|
4
|
|
Magnesium oxide paste (35% MgO)
|
2
|
| |
|
Glass fibres
|
15% on total formulation
|
