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WorksheetsPlastics - Manufacturing Processes (Yr 9)
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 4mins
These products have been made by...
Injection moulding
Vacuum forming
Extrusion
Blow moulding
These products have been made by...
Injection moulding
Vacuum forming
Extrusion
Blow moulding
These products have been made by...
Injection moulding
Vacuum forming
Extrusion
Blow moulding
These products have been made by...
Injection moulding
Vacuum forming
Extrusion
Blow moulding
This product has been made by...
Extrusion
Vacuum forming
3D printing
Blow moulding
Features of a blow moulded product...
complicated shape
hollow container
same cross-section
tray with gently sloping sides
Features of a injection moulded product...
complicated shape
hollow container
same cross-section
tray with gently sloping sides
Features of an extruded product...
complicated shape
hollow container
same cross-section
tray with gently sloping sides
Features of a vacuum formed product...
complicated shape
hollow container
same cross-section
tray with gently sloping sides
Features of a 3D printed product...
same cross-section
hollow container
bespoke, one off
tray with gently sloping sides
A successful vacuum former should have;
Gently sloping sides
Vent holes in indented areas
Slightly rounded top corners
Slightly rounded bottom corners
Plastic manufacturing can be argued as environmentally friendly because...
Wasted material can be put back into the system
It does not use as much energy as wood or metal based equivalents
Plastic products are biodegradable
Products are lightweight
Plastic casting;
Requires the resin to be left to 'cure'
Commonly uses polyester resin as it is clear
Is suitable for high volume production
Allows bespoke products to be produced
Thermoset laminates;
Are used on kitchen worktops
Are used on kitchen cupboards
Create a scratch resistant surface
Are prone to chipping on the edge
Plastic joining methods include;
heat welding
PVA glue
Solvent cement
Self-tapping screws
Snap-fit fixings
Plastic welding;
can be either chemical or heat-based
is a temporary joining method
is a semi-permanent joining method
is a permanent joining method
Name this plastic joining method;
wood screw
nut and bolt
pop-rivet
self-tapping screw
Before laser cutting you must;
adjust the focus of the beam depending on material thickness
adjust the cutting power
Set the cutting speed to 'maximum'
Ensure the mirrors are clean
Turn off the extractor unit
