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State the method in which a product is blow moulded.

Plastic extruded material is made as a parison and passes through a mould. It connects to an air inlet in the bottom, and the sides of the mould are closed and tightenedHot air is blown into the cavity, forc...
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Explain two advantages of using pine to make a frame rather than MDF?

Fewer trees will be cut down so there will be less deforestation, meaning resources will last longer and have less environmental impact Energy costs will be reduced as no additional processes are needed. MDF...
WS
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Describe the process of annealing aluminium and explain the purpose of it.

Prepare the metal surface by rubbing it with a bar of soap. Place the metal against firebricks and use a gas torch to heat the metal surface evenly. When the soap turns black, stop heating the metal and allo...
WA
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Are you able to list for me: two examples of a hardwood, and two examples of a softwood?

Hardwoods: oak, mahogany, maple, ash, birch, etc. Softwoods: pine, spruce, cedar, fir, etc. Disallow any manufactured boards, e.g. plywood, MDF, etc.
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(Textiles) What are the 3 key fibre classifications? Give an example for each category.

Natural fibres, eg. Cotton Manufactured (regenerated) fibres, eg. Viscose Synthetic fibres, eg. Polyester
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