SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound)

• Sheet Moulding Compound is a fibre-reinforced material, which consists primarily of a thermosetting resin, glass fibres and filler.

• Often used where Mechanical strength is a key issue in the material selection criteria; this moulding method is predominantly aimed at high volumes utilising moulds from high grade tooling steel.

• This does however offer a cost effective unit cost in production run scenarios.

• Components can feature detailed curvature, ribbing and bosses, post moulded metal inserts and are commonly used in the Electrical, Rail, Automotive, Truck (Cab Body Panels), Leisure and Medical Industry