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The Making of Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxaTwSBWz14
SMC: Molding The Future - Part I of II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZYLGtl4dg8
SMC: Molding The Future - Part II of II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcRmhlgBpjw
http://www.elioowners.com/threads/smc-sheet-molding-compound-101.376/Fiberglass body. Between 2 and 5 layers of fiberglass and resin pressed between two opposing molds to form the panels.
Fiberglass is used on the prototypes for ease of hand-building. Production models will use a composite material that facilitates mass production of body panels.Fiberglass body. Between 2 and 5 layers of fiberglass and resin pressed between two opposing molds to form the panels.