Plastic Molding and Shaping

Question 1

Describe and distinguish processes for forming and shaping plastics, including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, compression molding, and (polymer) casting

Answer 1

o	Extrusion:
o	Injection molding:
o	Blow molding:
o	Thermoforming:
o	Compression molding:
o	(Polymer) Casting

Question 2

Postulate likely processes from which a plastic part may have been fabricated, based on characteristics and evidence in the part

Answer 2

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Question 3

Compare relative merits of different processes for plastic fabrication, in terms of criteria such as shape complexity, production rate, material diversity, and equipment requirements

Answer 3

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