1.1.24 Thermoforming & Thermosetting Plastics

D&T 2026 — 1.1(c) Product Design Pathway

Sections

Aesthetic and functional properties of acrylic, styrofoam and modelling foams, ABS, nylon and epoxy resins
Advantages and disadvantages of thermosetting and thermoforming plastics
Physical properties: thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and insulation
Mechanical properties: tensile strength, elasticity, toughness, plasticity, malleability, hardness
Biopolymers compared with synthetic oil-based polymers
How surface treatments and finishes prolong material life

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