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What equipment is used to heat thermoplastic sheets for line bending?

Strip heaters

In press forming, what is the positive form called?

Male plug

Which polymer works particularly well for vacuum forming?

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

What is the purpose of vent holes in vacuum forming formers?

Allow air to escape completely

What percentage of UV light can laminated polymer-glass combinations block?

Up to 99%

Which materials are laminated between glass layers to create safety glass?

PVB or EVA

Which thermoplastics are used in FDM 3D printing?

ABS and polystyrene

Why is support material used in 3D printing?

To hold up overhanging sections

What method does stereolithography use to harden polymer?

Laser light

What property does Tensol 12 cement have compared to liquid solvents?

Can fill small gaps

Which polymers can be joined using heat welding?

HDPE, LDPE, ABS, PP, or rigid PVC

What is mixed with liquid resin in resin casting to trigger curing?

Catalyst (hardener)

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