Self-thermally forming polymer composites

摘要

Polymer composites are comprised of a polymer matrix incorporating heat shrinkable fibres disposed within the matrix to render the composite self-thermally forming. The composite may be an elongate article or a sheet or plate. Application of heat, e.g. localised heating, causing shrinkage of the fibres with self-thermal forming of the composite. The heat-shrinkable fibres may be polyethylene terephthalate fibres. The polymer composites may be formed by pultrusion.