Polymer Process Uses

Question 1

Vacuum forming uses

Answer 1

Lightweight trays, coffee cups and yogurt pots

Question 2

Thermoforming uses

Answer 2

Bath, food packaging - fruit punnets

Question 3

Calendering uses

Answer 3

Thin polymer sheet and film

Question 4

Line bending uses

Answer 4

Acrylic boxes or shelves

Question 5

Lamination (layup) uses

Answer 5

Boat hulls, kayaks, train carriages, theatre props

Question 6

Injection moulding uses

Answer 6

Electrical product casings - computers, tvs, calculators

Question 7

Blow moulding uses

Answer 7

Drinks bottles, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles

Question 8

rotational moulding uses

Answer 8

Traffic cones, kayaks, water tanks, children’s play equipment

Question 9

Extrusion uses

Answer 9

Solid rods, tubing, angle sections, curtain rack

Question 10

Compression moulding uses

Answer 10

Electrical light fittings, switches, plugs, picnic plates and cups