CANZ Glossary of Terms – Campbell Composites

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There are currently 7 technical terms in this directory beginning with the letter N.

NANOMETER

Abbreviated (nm) and equal to one millimicron or one billionth of meter, used to measure wavelengths of light.

NETSHAPE

A fabricated part that comes out of the mould and does not require cutting, trimming or machining

NON-AIR INHIBITED RESIN - Resin, cure of which will not be inhibited or stopped by presence of air, possibly due to surfacing agent added to exclude air from resin surface.

NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION (NDI)

Determining material or part characteristics without permanently altering test subject. Non-destructive testing (NDT) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) widely considered synonymous with NDI.

NON-VOLATILE MATERIAL

Material remaining after heating to condition short of decomposition.

NPG - Registered trademark (of Eastman Chemical Company) for neopentyl glycol.

NPG GEL COAT

Neopentyl glycol gel coat has enhanced weatherability compared to non-NPG gel coat.