Question 1

Many of the problems of a struggling and failing business may be associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

Poor management is often a primary cause of business struggles and failures, as it affects decision-making, strategy, and overall operations.

Question 2

If a die is owned or made by the molder, it is called a ____ mold.

Accepted Answer

Proprietary molds are those owned or made by the molder, indicating that the design and tooling are the property of the molder, not the customer.

Question 3

A device made of two unlike metals that is used to measure temperature is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A thermocouple is a device made of two different metals joined at one end, which produces a voltage proportional to a temperature difference between either end of the two conductors. This property makes it useful for measuring temperature.

Question 4

It is important in injection molding that the cooling system be able to remove the total heat load generated during each cycle and to ensure that all molded sections will cool at the same rate to minimize differential ____.

Accepted Answer

Differential shrinkage in injection molding can lead to warping or distortion of the molded part, as different sections cool and solidify at different rates. Ensuring uniform cooling minimizes this risk.

Question 5

Employment opportunities for ____ are outstanding because they make up nearly half the plastics industry workforce.

Accepted Answer

Women make up nearly half the plastics industry workforce, indicating outstanding employment opportunities for them in this sector.

Question 6

A grinder that is used to reprocess material is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

Granulators are used to reprocess material, breaking it down into smaller pieces or granules, often for recycling purposes or to prepare the material for further processing.

Question 7

When planning a new plastics product, it is best to confer first with ____.

Accepted Answer

Resin manufacturers are crucial in the early stages of planning a new plastics product because they provide information on material properties, availability, and suitability for the intended application.

Question 8

What is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is pictured here?

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Question 9

In a competitive plastics market, a business must produce ____ faster, cheaper, and better than the competition if the business is to be profitable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a competitive plastics market, a business...

Question 10

Desiccant dryers utilize ____ to remove moisture from the air in order to speed the drying process.

Accepted Answer

Desiccant dryers use chemicals, specifically desiccants, which are substances that absorb moisture, to remove moisture from the air, thereby speeding up the drying process.

Question 11

Table 23-1 shows there is no waste material and output rate is low for which manufacturing method?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 23-1 shows there is no waste...

Question 12

Preheating auxiliary equipment may be necessary because many plastics are ____.

Accepted Answer

Many plastics are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb moisture from the air. Preheating auxiliary equipment helps to remove this moisture before processing, preventing defects in the final product.

Question 13

Hydraulic power systems operate by forcing ____ through a system.

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic power systems operate by forcing fluid through a system to transmit power. Fluids, such as oil or water, are pressurized and moved through hydraulic machinery to create motion or power.

Question 14

What is used with thermoplastic products to reduce sink marks and distortion?

Accepted Answer

Annealing tanks are used with thermoplastic products to reduce sink marks and distortion by slowly cooling the material, which helps in relieving internal stresses.

Question 15

In a proprietorship, private capital or loans are used for financing, whereas in a corporation, the sale of ____ is used for capitalization.

Accepted Answer

Corporations raise capital primarily through the sale of stock, which represents ownership in the company.

Quiz 23: Commercial Considerations