Advanced Materials & Processing (MEng 6011)

Assignment 04

Sub. date: March 06, 2022

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1) Cite at least four factors that determine what fabrication technique is used to
process plastic materials.
2) Do you agree with the following statement: “Thermoset plastic materials
cannot be processed by either of thermoforming or blow molding
techniques?” Justify your response.
3) List four situations in which injection molding is preferred fabrication
technique for plastic materials.
4) Which of the following polyethylene thin films would have the better
mechanical characteristics: (1) formed by blowing, or (2) formed by
extrusion and then rolled? Why?
5) Compare & contrast compression, injection, and transfer molding techniques
that are used to form plastic materials.
6) Briefly describe the main functions of rotation screw in extrusion process.
What are the limitations with the use of solid shaft for the same purpose?
7) How does heating time affect quality of injection molded parts?
8) Which thermoforming process is recommendable for better surface finish,
dimensional stability and process thicker plastic sheets? Justify.
9) Classify & describe ceramic materials based on applications.
10) Note the factors which affect the properties of ceramic materials.

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