Practice Plastic Forming Processes (4) - Material Shaping Processes

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Question 1.
What is the primary difference between thermoplastics and thermosets?
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Think about reusability.
Question 2.
Name one application of injection molding.
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Consider items you use daily.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a thermoplastic?
- Polypropylene
- Epoxy
- Bakelite
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Think about plastics that you can reshape.
4Question 4.
True or False: Thermosets can be reheated.
- True
- False
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Consider if you can rework them.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a company transitions from using thermosets to thermoplastics for their products, describe the advantages and disadvantages they might face.
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Consider what differences arise when switching the type of material.
Question 6.
Analyze a case where an injection molded part failed during use. Discuss factors that could lead to this issue.
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Think about how mistakes in the process can impact finished goods.

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