Woods and Plastics

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  • Created on: 24-04-19 15:01
Heated to reshape, Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Nylon, Acrylic
Thermoplastics
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Prevents the reshaping when heated, Epoxy resin, Melamine formaldehyde, Polyester resin, Urea formaldehyde
Thermosets
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When compressed or stretched the molecules return to original shape, Natural rubber, Silicone
Elastomers
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Cheap, sustainable, widely available, 20-25 years, Spruce
Evergreen (softwoods)
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Expensive, denser grain, less sustainable, 80-100 years, Oak
Deciduous (hardwoods)
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Inexpensive, durable, widely available, MDF, Plywood
Man made board
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Thin layer of trunk to insure premium finish
Veneer
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Materials placed in layers with same or other materials, High density fibreboard, Melamine layer
Laminates
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Card 2

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Thermosets

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Prevents the reshaping when heated, Epoxy resin, Melamine formaldehyde, Polyester resin, Urea formaldehyde

Card 3

Front

Elastomers

Back

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Card 4

Front

Evergreen (softwoods)

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Deciduous (hardwoods)

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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