Manufacturing Methods Used In Processing Materials Flashcards
1
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What is fabrication?
A
Components are joined together by nuts and bolts, welding, riveting
2
Q
What is moulding?
A
Casings of plastic are injection moulded
3
Q
What is sintering?
A
Method of making objects from powder by heating the material below its melting point
4
Q
What is casting?
A
Material in liquid form poured into a prepared mould, there is no waste.
Materials like resins can be cast cold
5
Q
What is cutting/wasting?
A
Material is removed to create the required shape or form. Can be cut, drilled, milled, stamped out
6
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What is shaping and forming?
A
Bending material or laminating wood to form a shape
