Composition of matter for wear surfaces and method for producing same

A method for producing a moldable composition of matter comprising developing a reinforced matrix under ambient conditions, which matrix consists of a hydrogenated bis-phenol A linear polyester prepolymer, a low profile additive, a catalytic agent, an inhibitor, a mold release agent, a flame retardant, an extender, and a viscosity increasing agent;

• wherein a predetermined quantity of the hydrogenated bis-phenol A linear polyester prepolymer is charged to a vessel, then subjecting same to agitation and during such agitation to sequentially introduce into the vessel a low profile additive, a catalytic agent, an inhibitor, a mold release agent, a flame retardant, and an extender, continuing the agitation until the ingredients are blended, the blended material being within the range of approximately 100,000 centipoise, then adding a viscosity increasing agent, and prior to inter-reaction of the viscosity increasing agent to introduce into the blended material under agitation a predetermined quantity of solid reinforcing elements, comprising glass fibers being within the range of approximately 1/8" to approximately 1" and having a cross-section corresponding to that of a roving bundle, then subsequent to intermixture of the reinforcing elements within the blended material to withdraw the mixture and to store same within an environment having a temperature within the range of approximately 70.degree. F. to approximately 90.degree. F. for a predetermined period of time requisite for permitting the viscosity increasing agent to enhance the viscosity of the mixture, withdrawing the mixture in partially cured condition from the controlled environment, and then while the mixture is in a pliable, leathery-like, dry to the touch state, forming discrete masses of preselected sizes and weights, and then subjecting said masses to molding;
• the molding temperature being within the range of approximately 270.degree. F. to approximately 325.degree. F. and the pressure being within the range of approximately 100 to approximately 500 psi.