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Bottleneck |
when the performance of an entire system is limited by a single
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Clamping System |
uses either a bolt system or a coiled spring to provide clamping
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Inflated Bladder |
a pouch or other flexible enclosure with waterproof or gasproof
walls |
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Izod Impact Strength |
strength that has been determined by a standard test method |
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Kydex |
a line of thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride alloy sheet
grades |
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MDF |
Medium Density Fiberboard - Dual or double refined is
recommended for thermofoil processes. |
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Melamine Backer |
A hard, thermosetting plastic material |
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Membranes |
Also referred to as diaphragms. These are normally
manufactured from pure high temperature silicone. Used to
apply pressure over three dimensional profiles. |
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Nichrome Wire Heaters |
wire wound in wire coils to a certain electrical resistance with
a current passed through it to produce heat |
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Platen |
a flat plate of a press utilized in laminate, plastic and forest
product industries. Typically it is heated with oil, water,
steam or electricity |
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Pneumatic Press |
uses pressurized air to effect mechanical motion as opposed to
fluid power |
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Polymers |
in popular usage suggests “plastic”, the term actually refers to
a large class of natural and synthetic material with a variety
of purposes and properties |
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Polyolefin |
A polymer produced from a simple olefin (unsaturated chemical
compound containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond |
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Polypropylene |
a thermoplastic polymer used in packaging, textiles, plastic
parts and much more |
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Polystyrene |
colorless hard plastic with limited flexibility (until heated).
It can be transparent or take on various colors |
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Powder Coating |
type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing dry
powder. Typically used to create a hard finish that is tougher
than conventional paint |
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
a widely used thermoplastic polymer. It is a building material
that is cost efficient, durable, and easy to assemble |
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Pre Applied Glue |
An adhesive which has been prebonded to the back of the PVC
thermofoil. This eliminates the need for spray adhesive. |
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Thermoforming |
a manufacturing process for thermoplastic sheet or film. It is a
conversion process, where plastic sheet or film is converted
into a formed, finished part. The sheet or film is heated in an
oven to its forming temperature, then stretched into or onto a
mold and cooled |
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Vacuum Press |
utilizes air pressure to provide the necessary force and can
achieve high psi ratings |
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Vulcanizing |
a curing process of rubber involving high heat and the addition
of sulfur or other equivalent curatives that makes the bulk
material much harder, much more durable and also more resistant
to chemical attack. It also makes the surface of the material
smoother and prevents it from sticking to metal or plastic
chemical catalysts |
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Wood Veneer |
thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 mm., that are
typically glued on to core panels to produce flat panels and
profile (3D) panels such as
entry doors, tops and panels for cabinets, parquet floors and parts of
furniture |
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