Addition and deforming (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Line bending
Line bending
Creates precise bends in thermoplastic sheets
Strip heaters
Strip heaters
Warm thermoplastic until flexible for bending
Male plug in press forming
Male plug in press forming
Positive form that fits into the female yoke
Female yoke in press forming
Female yoke in press forming
Negative form that the male plug fits into
Vacuum forming method
Vacuum forming method
Removing air pulls heated plastic around former
HIPS full name
HIPS full name
High Impact Polystyrene
Draft angles purpose
Draft angles purpose
Help finished part release easily from mould
Vent holes purpose
Vent holes purpose
Allow air to escape completely
Laminating
Laminating
Combines thin layers to create stronger composites
PVB or EVA use
PVB or EVA use
Interlayer in safety glass lamination
UV blocking % by laminated glass
UV blocking % by laminated glass
Up to 99%
How does 3D printing build objects?
How does 3D printing build objects?
Layer by layer from CAD models
FDM thermoplastics
FDM thermoplastics
ABS and polystyrene
Support material purpose
Support material purpose
Holds up overhanging sections during 3D printing
Chemical welding method
Chemical welding method
Solvents dissolve and fuse polymer surfaces