9.2.1 - Processing Plastics
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Practice Questions
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What is injection molding?
💡 Hint: Think about how plastic parts are made on a mass scale.
List one product commonly produced by 3D printing.
💡 Hint: Consider custom or specialized products.
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What is the primary advantage of injection molding for mass production?
💡 Hint: Consider how many units can be created in a short timeframe.
True or False: 3D Printing is more cost-effective for high-volume production than injection molding.
💡 Hint: Think about the cost dynamics in manufacturing.
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Consider a company that has developed a custom product requiring rapid prototyping. Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of choosing 3D printing over injection molding for initial production runs.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility integrates with production speed.
You are tasked with designing a new plastic casing for an electronic device. Discuss how you would utilize both injection molding and 3D printing to bring your product from concept to reality effectively.
💡 Hint: How can each method serve different stages of production?
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