Pultrusion of glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites

摘要

A method of making fiber reinforced glass composite articles utilizes preimpregnated preforms which are bound with a temporary plastic binder. The binder is removed in a gradient oven and the frit or preform is drawn through a pultrusion die assembly heated to the degree necessary to render the frit workable. Deformation in the heated die assembly is maintained during cooling, resulting in a formed glass composite article.