Transparent Plastics Flashcards
What is used in aircraft windshields
Acrylics
How do you test to see if a acetate or acrylic
Rub with acetone and note the color change
Are transparent plastics stored in a vertical position
10 degrees from vertical if stored from horizontal make sure there are no chips of dirt
What is a caution that needs to take place when cutting plastic
To make sure the plastic does not melt in areas that it shouldn’t
How do you cut acrylics
A bandsaw
Disk or belt sander
When drilling acrylics the flute should have what angle
0 degrees
What is the drill speed for drilling acrylics
High speed low pressure
What is cements used for in acrylics
To hold to joints or pieces together you can accomplish this by holding pressure for a period of time on the part
What is the best way to apply pressure to a part
Spring clamps
Weights
How do you clean acrylic plastics
By clean water and your hand
What do you remove when replacing a windshield
The sealant
What is the clearance between the windshield and structure
1/8 inch
What are the common types of damages with transparent plastic materials
Crazing and cuts
Can an amp mechanic repair a large scratch on a windshield
No
Can holes and cracks be repaired in aircraft windshields
If they are not in the pilots vision
