Pranam Daga

Homework 4. Due Feb 29th.

1. Describe blow Molding process, what kind of shapes could be produced by blow molding?
Blow molding is the process of inflating a hot, hollow, thermoplastic preform inside a closed
mold so its shape conforms to that of the mold cavity. A wide variety of hollow parts, including
plastic bottles, can be produced from many different plastics using this process.
2. Describe injection molding process, what kind of shapes could be produced by injection
molding?
Shape-forming process in which molten metal or plastic is injected into aluminum, ceramic, or
steel molds (shaped like the end product) and squeezed under high pressure. Injection molding
is employed mainly in the production of solid objects.
3. Describe compression molding and transfer (compression) molding process, what kind of shapes
could be produced by compression molding?
Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally
preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity.
Transfer molding is a process where the amount of material is measured and inserted before the
molding process takes place. The material is then preheated and loaded into a pot and a plunger
is then used to force the material from the pot through the runner system into the mold
cavities.
4. Describe thermoforming process, what kind of shapes could be produced by thermoforming?
For thermoforming process:
Thermoplastic sheet material is heated and then placed over a mold. A vacuum, pressure, or
mechanical tool is applied to draw the material into the mold. The die can impart the
dimensions and finish or texture on the final product. Typical products are thin-walled parts,
plastic luggage, plastic trays, and panels for light fixtures
5. What are the basic steps for fabricating traditional glasses? Give three examples of traditional
glasses
a) Shaped at elevated temperatures
b) Sheet and plate glass is formed by extrusion through a narrow slit and rolling it through
water-cooled rolls
c) Glass shapes can be made by pouring molten material into a mold Cooling rates may be
controlled
d) Constant cross section products can be made through extrusion Glass fibers are made

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through an extrusion process
6. What are the basic fabrication steps for crystalline ceramics? Give three examples crystalline
(advanced) ceramics.
a) Crystalline ceramics are hard, brittle materials that have high melting points
b) Cannot be formed by techniques that require plasticity or melting
c) Processed in the solid state
- Dry pressing
- Isostatic pressing
d) Clay products are ceramics blended with water and additives
7. Describe the basic step of fabrication of Laminar Composites. Give three examples where
Laminar Composites are used.
a) Include coatings, protective surfaces, claddings, bimetallics, and laminates
b) Processes are designed to form a high-quality bond between distinct layers
c) If metals are used, composites can be produced by hot or cold roll bonding
d) Explosive bonding bonds layers of metal
- Pressure wave induces bonding

8. Describe the basic steps for fabrication of fiber reinforce composite. Give three examples where
Laminar Composites are used.
a) Matrix and fiber reinforcement provide a system that has a combination of properties
b) Fibers can be oriented in a way that optimizes properties
- The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous
- Discontinuous fibers can be combined in a matrix to provide a random or preferred
orientation
- Continuous fibers can be aligned in a unidirectional fashion in rods or tapes, woven
into fabric layers, wound around a mandrel, or woven into three dimensional shapes