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The process of shaping plastic materials by applying heat and pressure in a mold.
What is injection molding?
Synthetic polymers derived from petroleum sources, such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
What are thermoplastics?
This textile material is used in medical applications for bandages and surgical dressings due to its breathability and absorbency.
What is cotton fabric?
A composite is made up of a matrix and a _____.
What is a reinforcement?
The technique of weaving yarns or threads into a fabric?
What is textile weaving?
Materials made by weaving or knitting natural or synthetic fibers, such as cotton or polyester.
What are woven textiles/fabrics?
This plastic material is commonly used in outdoor gear like camping tents and backpacks because of its lightweight and water-resistant properties.
What is nylon?
The process of combining two or more layers of different materials to create a composite structure.
What is lamination?
The process of combining two or more materials to form a material with enhanced properties.
Materials made by impregnating reinforcing fibers with a polymer resin, such as fiberglass or carbon fiber reinforced plastics.
What are fiber-reinforced composites?
This composite material is used in the construction of aircraft and high-performance vehicles due to its high strength-to-weight ratio.
What are carbon fiber reinforced polymers?
A continuous manufacturing process used to create composite materials that have a constant cross-section. Reinforcing fibres are saturated with a liquid polymer resin and then pulled through a heated die to form a part.
What is pultrusion?
The method of forming plastic materials by pulling them through a die and then cutting or chopping them into the desired length.
What is extrusion?
Natural or synthetic fibers that are spun into yarn or thread for weaving or knitting
What are textile fibers?
This thermoplastic material is often used in consumer products like food containers and toys because it is lightweight, durable, and easily moldable.
What is polypropylene (PP)?
Synthetic fibers usually absorb little water, meaning they are ______.
What is hydrophobic?
The process of assembling individual fibers or filamentsby spinning them, turns them into this.
What is yarn?
Polymers that undergo a chemical change and become permanently hard and rigid when heated, such as epoxy resins.
What are thermoset plastics?
This composite material is used in construction projects like bridges and buildings due to its high compressive strength and durability.
What is reinforced concrete?
The three categories of composites.
What are laminar, particle-reinforced, and fibre-reinforced composites?