Effects of glass fiber Reinforcement to Tensile Strength in Epoxy Matrix Granular Composite Materials

Conventional metal materials are used in every field in industrial applications, but contemporary requirements such as energy savings, environmental factors and carbon footprint increase the importance of composite materials in the industry. This study aims to develop a composite construction material for machine tools that allows easy molding, has lower-cost molding materials compared to existing systems, and requires relatively less finish machining given the comparable materials and systems used in the construction of machine tools. The study examines the effects of fiberglass reinforcement on the tensile strength of the composite material, and the reasons for these effects.

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