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Re: pultrusion
By:Karl Kulp
Date: 7/25/1998, 5:59 pm

> No, a pultrusion is like an extrusion - rectangular bars of fibers
> and cured epoxy. They are much stronger/stiffer and have a higher
> fiber content than you can produce at home. You epoxy them in place
> to provide stength/stiffness where you need it. For example, you might
> use them as ribs in a canoe.

I get it. Pull-trusion

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Re: pultrusion
Karl Kulp -- 7/25/1998, 5:59 pm