Process of making SMC sheet

Step 1. Paste Reservoir releases a measured amount of specified resin paste onto a plastic carrier film.

Step 2. This Film passes under a chopper which cuts the fiber (Glass fiber/carbon fiber) onto the surface.

Step 3. Once these have moved to the depth of the resin paste another sheet is added on top of the fiber like a sandwich.

Step 4. Later these sheets are firmly pressed together and then stored in a form of a roll at a pre-determined thickness.

Step 5. Then these sheets are allowed to mature for 48 hours.

Advantages of SMC

• SMC is lightweight when compared to other materials from metal to BMC (Bulk Moulding Compound).

• Being light in weight does not make SMC weak. It is robust, long-lasting & resistant at high speed.

• While metals & minerals get easily corroded in acids & sea water, SMC is chemical corrosion resistant.

• SMC is a flame retardant material. To achieve a high flame retardancy several additives can be added.

• There is low emission of toxic smoke or hazardous gas from SMC.

• SMC also outperforms other materials in terms of electrical strength, water absorption, and surface resistance.

• The thermal stress is much more compact than that of metal.

• The service life of SMC is more than other materials.

• The simple process of SMC helps to produce in large quantities in a very short period.

• Manufacturers can save money as there is minimum labour cost & less wastage.

• Composites offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, which results in improved performance, easier installation, and better product transport, as well as lower environmental impact and fuel emissions.