PVC
(poly vinyl chloride)
Polystyrene
(high impact polystyrene)
ABS
(acrylonitrile
butadienestyrene)
Nylon
( Polyamide)
Polyester resin
(Unsaturated polyester resin)
LDPE
(Low density polyethylene)
HDPE
( High density polyethylene)
Plasticised PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)
EPS
(Expanded polyphenylethane)
Acrylic PMMA
( Polymethyl methacrylate)
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting plastic
Injection moulding of Thermoplastic
Melamine Formaldehyde
Polyurethane
Urea Formaldehyde
Epoxy resin
Check you knowledge and take a quiz at
http://www.the-warren.org/GCSERevision/resistantmaterials/plasticsquizzes.htm
Exam question 2009
4 (d) Use notes and sketches to show details of the vacuum forming process.
Exam question 2009
4 (e) 'Webbing' is a problem which can sometimes occur when vacuum forming.
Explain the causes of this problem.
Exam question 2009
7 (b)
Give three ways that consumers can minimise the environmental impact of using plastic.
Plastic bag life cycle
