Forming Processes

A die is a...

• way to color your clothes

• shaping device

• chemical method of preparing a surface

Besides dies, the OTHER type of shaping devices are called...

• blocks

• charges

• rolls

• cubits

The process of thermoforming...

• uses bending forces

• requires the material to be warmed up first

• uses an open die

• all of the above

The process of blow molding...

• uses squeezing forces

• requires the use of heat

• uses a mated die

• all of the above

Which type of die is made up of two flat halves?

• smith die

• open die

• mated die

• closed die

Which type of die is made up of two engraved halves that fit together?

• smith die

• open die

• mated (or closed) die

• shaped die

Which forming process uses a mated die and uses air as its forming source?

• extrusion

• blow molding

• drop forging

• abrasive sanding

Which process uses a ONE PIECE SHAPED die?

• blow molding

• press forging

• thermoforming

• none of the above

Which forging process uses a sharp quick blow (like a hammer) as its forming force?

• drop forging

• press forging

• cold forging

• open forging

Extrusion and thermoforming both use a one piece die. This die is also called a:

• smooth die

• open die

• closed die

• shaped die