Working with Plastic (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Definition of plastics
Definition of plastics
Human-made materials with long molecule chains that can be moulded when soft
Safe cutting technique for plastics
Safe cutting technique for plastics
Hold plastic firmly, keep saw level to avoid shaking
Tools for exact cuts in plastics
Tools for exact cuts in plastics
Rotary cutters or scoring tools
Finishing plastic edges after cutting
Finishing plastic edges after cutting
Make smooth with sandpaper to avoid injury
Tool used to bend plastics
Tool used to bend plastics
Heat gun
How to prevent cracking when shaping plastics
How to prevent cracking when shaping plastics
Apply heat slowly
Surface prep before assembling plastics
Surface prep before assembling plastics
Clean surfaces well
Why wear masks when working with plastics
Why wear masks when working with plastics
To avoid breathing in dust
Essential PPE for working with plastics
Essential PPE for working with plastics
Gloves and safety glasses
Steps in recycling plastics
Steps in recycling plastics
Collect, sort, grind, and wash
Benefits of recycling plastics
Benefits of recycling plastics
Saves money, improves quality, helps planet
Advantages of combining plastics with wood
Advantages of combining plastics with wood
More durable, cost-effective, allows creative designs