4.3 - Aluminum Forming and Fabrication
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the rolling process in aluminum fabrication?
💡 Hint: Think about how aluminum is shaped into products like foil.
Name one application of the extrusion process.
💡 Hint: Consider products that maintain a uniform cross-section.
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What is the primary purpose of the rolling process in aluminum manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think about the common aluminum household item made from thin sheets.
True or False: The extrusion process allows for creating complex shapes.
💡 Hint: Consider what applications typically use extruded aluminum.
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You're tasked with selecting a fabrication process for a lightweight architectural structure that requires both strength and complex profile shapes. Which processes would you consider and why?
💡 Hint: Think of the roles these processes play in balancing strength and shape.
How would you compare the environmental impact of aluminum fabrication methods, especially focusing on recycling potential?
💡 Hint: Think about which processes might need more energy and which can effectively use recycled material.
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