Osborne's Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Process
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 1.
Fiberglass preparation
Depending upon the geometry of the part, fiberglass can either be cut or
formed into a jacket to ensure your product has the correct
strength and flex properties.
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 2. Spray gelcoat (if required)
If your project requires a gelcoat, either one or both halves of the
mold will be sprayed with gelcoat and allowed to dry.
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 3. Load fiberglass preform in mold
The fiberglass reinforcement is laid into the mold.
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Close mold, pump with resin, open mold and perform an initial
inspection.
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5. Trim and finish part
Parts are trimmed, holes are drilled using Osborne made drill jigs or
on the 5-axis CNC machine. Some secondary operations Osborne does  include:
- Sand for painting
- Bonding
- Attach metal accessories
- Light assembly
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6. Final inspection/packaging
A final inspection is done prior to packaging your part for shipment.
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