What Processing Methods Exist for Thermoset Composite Matrices
Thermoset polymers occupy a distinct position among engineering materials. Unlike thermoplastics, which soften when heated and harden when cooled, thermosets undergo an irreversible chemical change during processing. The curing reaction transforms liquid resin into a solid network of crosslinked molecules. Once that network forms, heat cannot melt it back to a flowable state. This permanence









