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Fig. 1 SMC molding operation More

Fig. 2 SMC structural truck cab More

Fig. 3 SMC sheet manufacture More

Fig. 4 Molding on SMC component More

Fig. 6 SMC structural floor pan More

Fig. 3 Sandwich panel manufacture by liquid molding versus bonded SMC. Courtesy of Ford Motor Company More

Fig. 21 Comparison of GMT, LFT, and SMC compression molding processes and materials properties More

Fig. 22 Relative costs of GMT, LFT, and SMC compression molded parts More

Fig. 23 Schematic diagram of the SMC impregnating system More

Fig. 25 Fiber patterns in SMC materials (fiber length 25 or 50 mm, or 1 or 2 in). (a) SMC with random reinforcing fibers (SMC-R). (b) SMC with random and unidirectional reinforcing fibers (SMC-C) More

Fig. 26 Relationship between strength and reinforcing fiber content for SMC composites More

Fig. 29 Tensile strength comparison with SMC and HPC with identical content of reinforcing fibers (R, random; C, continuous) More

Fig. 30 Creation of paint defects due to inhomogeneities in the SMC surface finish. (a) Air inclusion in the surface of the molded part. (b) Expansion of air in the inclusion during drying forms a crater. More

Fig. 32 Unpainted cable and telephone boxes manufactured by SMC compression molding. The boxes, exposed to the weather for 25 years, are shown next to an old painted telephone booth. More

Fig. 33 Strip lighting units manufactured by SMC compression molding More

Fig. 34 Base plate for curved lantern pole. Manufactured by SMC compression molding More

Fig. 35 Electrical switch cabinet for interior use. Manufactured by SMC compression molding More

Fig. 36 Bumper support made from compression molded C-SMC More

Fig. 38 Car spoilers manufactured by SMC compression molding and with the use of in-mold coating as primer for subsequent painting More

Fig. 39 Example of a minivan (Renault Espace) with exterior body panels made by SMC compressions molding More