Injection Moulding (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What is injection moulding's status in plastic manufacturing?
What is injection moulding's status in plastic manufacturing?
Most commonly used process
Which material type works best with injection moulding?
Which material type works best with injection moulding?
Thermoplastics
What does injection moulding use to create products?
What does injection moulding use to create products?
Cavity mould
What component stores plastic polymer pellets?
What component stores plastic polymer pellets?
Hopper
What component mixes and heats the plastic pellets?
What component mixes and heats the plastic pellets?
Rotating screw
What pushes the screw forward during injection?
What pushes the screw forward during injection?
Hydraulic ram
What component removes the finished product from the mould?
What component removes the finished product from the mould?
Ejector pins
How much manual supervision does injection moulding require?
How much manual supervision does injection moulding require?
Minimal supervision
What is the function of tie bars in the clamping system?
What is the function of tie bars in the clamping system?
Provide structural support
What does the check valve prevent?
What does the check valve prevent?
Backflow of molten plastic
What product characteristic does injection moulding excel at?
What product characteristic does injection moulding excel at?
Excellent surface finish
What is a key advantage regarding material usage?
What is a key advantage regarding material usage?
Minimal waste