Polymer-based Sheet And Film

Question 1

Foam board

Answer 1

Two outer layers of card with a foam middle core
Uses: mood board backing, presentation boards, modelling

Question 2

Fluted pp sheet

Answer 2

Extruded sheet with integral ‘flutes’ or corrugating. Lightweight and easily bent along the flutes.
Uses: signs, storage box construction, portfolio case, small models

Question 3

Translucent pp sheet

Answer 3

Tough polymer sheet, can be folded millions of times, hard to tear, water resistant.
Uses- packaging products, folders, boxes

Question 4

Styrofoam

Answer 4

Dense, closed-cell foam. Can be cut, shaped and sanded with standard workshop tools.
Uses: modelling, formers for moulding and laminating

Question 5

Ldpe sheet

Answer 5

Tough available in thin sheet form, good chemical resistance, transparent, flexible
Uses: food wrapping(cling film), air pillow packaging, bubble wrap, carrier bags

Question 6

Plastazote foam

Answer 6

Closed-cell polyethylene foam, tough, flexible, good impact resistance, impermeable to liquids.
Uses: protective packaging, swimming floats, gym and exercise mats, sound and pipe insulation, stage props

Question 7

Cellulose acetate

Answer 7

Transparent, tough, naturally biodegrades
Uses: packaging film, membranes, photographic film

Question 8

Polylactide

Answer 8

Transparent, tough, naturally biodegrades
Uses: biodegradable packaging film