adhesives and fixings

Question 1

PVA (polyvinyl acetate)

Answer 1

waterproof adhesive
wood and wood based glue
bond wood joints together

Question 2

Contact adhesive

Answer 2

bonding large areas of sheet material
same or different materials, metal, timber, polymer
10min dry values

Question 3

UV hardening adhesive

Answer 3

cures in UV light
joins metals, glass or polymer

Question 4

solvent cement

Answer 4

clear dichloro-methane bonds acrylic, ABS , or PVC
softens surface allowing polymer to fuse
used in plumbing for non-pressure pipes

Question 5

Epoxy resin

Answer 5

two part adhesive, resin and hardener in equal quantities
thermosetting polymer
glues different materials from different classifications

Question 6

Jigs

Answer 6

device that controls the motion of a tool so that it cuts out the desired shape perfectly without marking out

Question 7

fixtures

Answer 7

a device that holds the workpiece in place to make joining easier

Question 8

Self tapping screws

Answer 8

screws drilled into a pilot hole that cut there own thread which then holds them in place

Question 9

Machine screws

Answer 9

bolts with threads along the whole length which locks into a threaded hole holding it in place

Question 10

Nuts and bolts

Answer 10

similar to machine screws without a threaded hole.
bolts go through a material and are locked in place with a nut