Product Design Plastics

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  • Created on: 15-08-22 14:58
Toughness
The ability to absorb energy and deform plastically without cracking.
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Elasticity
A materials resistance to distortion and the ability to return to its original shape.
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Antitoxants
They reduce the amount of decay plastics have to water and air. They are also resistant to UV light.
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Bio-batch materials
They allow thermoplastics to bio-degrade more quickly and naturally.
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List some thermoplastics
LDPE, HIPS, Nylon, Polypropylene, Rigid PVC, Flexible PVC, HDPE, ABS, Acrylic.
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List some thermosets
Urea Formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde
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What is the process used to cure rubber?
Vulcanisation
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What production process uses rollers to produce a polymer sheet or film?
Calendering
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What production process heats a plastic sheet until it is soft and then drapes it over a mould?
Vacuum Forming
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Name some plastic finishes
Thermochromic Pigments, Hydrographic Printing, Polishing, Rubberising Spray, Phosphorescent Pigments, Electroplating
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Elasticity

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A materials resistance to distortion and the ability to return to its original shape.

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Antitoxants

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Bio-batch materials

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List some thermoplastics

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