Processes( Advantages/materials Used)

Question 1

Benefits of Extrusion?

Materials used within?

Answer 1

Benefits- accurate, takes complex shapes, doesn’t leave marks, continuous process, components can be cut to desired length.

Metal- Aluminium/ copper
Plastic - PVC

Question 2

Benefits of Injection moulding?

Materials used within?

Answer 2

Fast Production,Material and Colour Flexibility,Labour Costs Low, automatic meaning fast production, injection moulded parts allow Flexibility, Low Waste

Materials- acrylic, Nylon, abs

Question 3

Benefits of Piercing and blanking?

Materials used within?

Answer 3

Quick process, cheap and cost effective for high production, fast production

Materials- mild steel, copper, stainless steel

Question 4

Benefits of Press forming?

Materials used within?

Answer 4

Advantages-Very high volume production, with good repeatability, and consistent quality.

Aluminium, mild steel, copper

Question 5

Benefits of Turning (metal)?

Materials used within?

Answer 5

Ease of design changes, inexpensive tooling, Higher Strength

Materials- mild steel

Question 6

Benefits of die casting

Materials used within?

Answer 6

High-speed production, provides complex shapes,Dimensional accuracy and stability,Strength and weight – Die cast parts are stronger than injection moulding

Materials- Aluminium