Recycling of Fiberglass Parts for re-use as Structural Parts

Large fiberglass parts cannot be easily recycled. In this proposal, a recycling method will be developed to meet the needs of Proslide. Waste Fiberglass generated by Proslide will be transformed into recycled parts that can be re-used by the company. This will accomplished in several steps by first taking the waste parts to a recycling facility to break down the parts into useable fiberglass material. The material is then converted to a material that can be used by industrial 3D printing machines. The 3D printer is then used to produce complex shaped parts. There are many technological steps in this recycling process that require research and development in order to achieve success. The entire process represents a contribution to the

Faculty Supervisor:

Larry Lessard

Student:

Partner:

ProSlide Technology Inc.;Fibecycle Materials

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

McGill University

Program: