Deck 12: Laminating Processes and Materials

Question 1

An important industrial use of laminates is in ____.

A) soda bottles
B) boat hulls
C) sky lights
D) helicopter blades

Answer 1

D

Question 2

To create bread wrappers, the inner core (ply) is made of polypropylene with two outer layers of ____. 

A) polyvinyl chloride
B) polyester
C) polyethylene
D) polyamide

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Initially, ____ was an important electrical conductor until replaced by high-pressure industrial laminates.

A) mica
B) aluminum
C) rubber
D) wood

Answer 3

A

Question 4

To create a glossy water-resistant finish on paper, ____ is used.

A) polyvinyl chloride
B) acrylic
C) an olefinic film
D) latex

Question 5

The thickness of the laminated composite is controlled by ____ and by a set of squeeze rollers.

A) the amount of fluid extruded
B) the heat of the rolling process
C) the amount of time being rolled
D) the number of layers it consists of

Question 6

Which material is the most commonly used for honeycomb core material?

A) titanium
B) aluminum
C) glass
D) craft paper

Question 7

Today, high-pressure laminates have wide uses including products such as ____.

A) engraving stock
B) food containers
C) Formica®
D) airfoils

Question 8

A major difference between laminates and reinforced plastics is that laminates have ____.

A) fibers
B) layers
C) complex shapes
D) complex shapes

Question 9

An important use for cellular core sandwiches is in ____. 

A) refrigerator liners
B) engraving stock
C) automobile parts
D) helicopter blades

Question 10

A major advantage of hand layup is that it____.

A) does not require skill
B) is a safe process for workers
C) has a high production rate
D) has low-cost tooling

Question 11

Foil-paper-polyethylene laminates are usually used for ____.

A) moisture barrier pouch for soup mixes
B) heat-sealable pouches for instant coffee
C) heat-sealing pouches for pharmaceuticals
D) scratch-resistant material for paperback books

Question 12

An example of continuous extrusion laminating is ____.

A) engraving stock
B) plywood
C) furniture
D) textiles

Question 13

Impregnated paper laminates often contain ----____ resins, such as urea, melamine, phenolic, polyester, and epoxy.    

A) molded
B) extruded
C) thermoplastic
D) thermosetting

Question 14

To discourage discoloration or spoiling, ____ barrier layers are incorporated into packaging films.    

A) silicon
B) oxygen
C) latex
D) polyethylene

Question 15

Hand layup laminates generally use ____ materials.

A) molded
B) extruded
C) thermoplastic
D) thermosetting