Deck 19: Decorating Processes

Question 1

What is a disadvantage of plating?

A) plating is less expensive than metallizing
B) plastics parts need polishing before plating
C) setup is expensive and uses several steps
D) plating is less durable than metallizing

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When a single or base color of paint is needed, ____ painting is optimal if the part is withdrawn from the paint slowly.   

A) screen
B) spray
C) electrostatic
D) dip

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The most versatile and frequently used method of decorating plastics is ____ painting.

A) screen
B) spray
C) electrostatic
D) dip

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In the process of embossing plastics, ____ is the result of applying coatings over items that have not been properly dried.   

A) crazing
B) blushing
C) cracking
D) texturing

Question 5

A means of transferring a picture or design to plastics which generally consists of a decorative film on a paper backing is known as ____. 

A) plating
B) engraving
C) decalcomanias
D) heat transfer decorating

Question 6

In this process, a flexible transfer pad picks up the impression from the inked engraving plate and transfers it to the item to be printed.

A) Tampoprint
B) roller method
C) stencil inking
D) electromagnetic inking

Question 7

An advantage of painting plastics is that ____.

A) several inexpensive methods are possible
B) hand methods have low labor costs
C) solvents used are not a health hazard
D) painting increases cold impact resistance

Question 8

When an overlay or coated film called a foil becomes part of the molded product, the process used is ____.

A) in-mold decorating
B) rotogravure
C) offset lithography
D) electrostatic printing

Question 9

Chemical treatment of polyacetals and polymethylpentene polymers consists of submerging the part in a(n) ____ bath.

A) acid
B) electrolyte
C) water
D) acetone

Question 10

Which method offers the ability to transfer printed designs to irregular surfaces?

A) letterflex
B) plating
C) letterpress
D) engraving

Question 11

In ____ stamping, a mark or image is transferred from a carrier film to the product surface by heat and pressure.

A) cold
B) rubber die
C) foil
D) roll-leaf

Question 12

A method in which raised, rigid printing plates are inked and pressed against the plastics part while transferring an image is called ____.

A) letterflex
B) plating
C) letterpress
D) engraving

Question 13

To treat plastics prior to decorating, the part may be passed through a hot oxidizing flame of 1100°C to 2800°C in a process known as ____.

A) corona discharge
B) plasma treatment
C) chemical treatment
D) flame treatment

Question 14

An advantage of hot-leaf stamping is ____.

A) initial capital investment is not costly
B) molding of parts is done at the same time as stamping
C) no solvent clean up or disposal is needed
D) multicolored transfers are relatively inexpensive

Question 15

Which process is similar to hot-leaf stamping except multicolored designs are possible?

A) plating
B) engraving
C) in-mold decorating
D) heat transfer decorating

Question 16

A mechanical or electrostatic means of placing a velvet-like finish on nearly any surface is called ____.

A) flocking
B) wood-graining
C) foiling
D) cladding

Question 17

During in-mold decorating, ____ methods can be used to hold foils in the proper location.

A) chemical
B) elastomeric
C) electrostatic
D) heated

Question 18

Forcing a special ink or paint through the small openings of a stenciled apparatus onto the product surface is known as ____ painting.

A) screen
B) spray
C) electrostatic
D) dip

Question 19

What is an example of a decorative application of plating?

A) appliance finishes
B) semiconductors
C) flexible mirrors
D) metallized foils for dielectrics

Question 20

One of the biggest difficulties of coloring plastics is ____.

A) it is not ideal for large batches
B) expense of the colored resins
C) matching color
D) lack of available colors