Blow Moulding

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What are common materials used for blow moulding?
Common materials used for blow moulding are PVC, Polythene, Polyprothene
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What process is blow moulding similar to?
Blow moulding is similar to the extrusion process
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What is used instead of a cooling chamber (from extrusion process)?
An air supply and a split mould are used instead of the cooling chamber from the extrusion process
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What is step 1 of blow moulding?
Step 1- Air is blown into an extruded section of the tube and the split mould closes
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What is step 2 of blow moulding?
Step 2- Air forces plastic to the side of the moulds
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What is step 3 of blow moulding?
Step 3- The mould is cooled and then opened to remove the product
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