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Metals (rough forming): Casting Molds

Definition: Using a metal container to melt metals and liquefy them. Then cool it in a mold/cast, creating
a part.

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make-metal-casts-and-work-with-molten-metal
https://jcadusa.com/services/computer-aided-product-design-drafting-and-engineering/moulding-
company/

Metals (rough forming): Welding

Definition: The process of fusing metals together with heat to fuse heated pieces on base.

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https://www.bakersgas.com/weldmyworld/2011/01/12/welding-101-getting-familiar-with-the-basics/

Metals (rough forming): Forging

Definition: To shape a heated object by beating or hammering.

Related Sources: https://www.forging.org/forging/design/3-design-and-development-products-made-

forgings.html
http://www.dropforging.net/products.html
Metals (rough forming): Stamping
Definition: Pressing metal to create an imprint. Using heat is very helpful.

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http://www.qmstamping.com/

Sheet Metal: Folding

Definition: Pressing or bending a flat layer of metal to create an object.

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https://makezine.com/2015/06/24/skill-builder-working-with-sheet-metal/

Sheet Metal: Stamping

Definition: Pressing metal to create an imprint or shape a layer.

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https://www.minifaber.com/blog/sheet-metal-stamping-a-guide-for-beginners
Plastics: Die
Definition: A die in polymer processing is a metal restrictor or channel capable of providing a constant
cross sectional profile to a stream of liquid polymer

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Plastics: Extrusion
Definition: a high-volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic is melted and formed into a
continuous profile.

Related Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastics_extrusion

Plastics: Injection Molding

Definition: a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mold.

Related Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injection_moulding

Plastics: Thermosetting
Definition: a plastic that is irreversibly cured from a soft solid or viscous liquid, prepolymer or resin.

Related Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermosetting_polymer

Plastics: Thermoplastic
Definition: Plastic that can be heated and shaped.

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https://www.ptonline.com/zones/engineering-thermoplastics

Plastics: Blow Molding

Definition: Plastic is molded and expanded to create a hollow part.
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https://www.milacron.com/mblog/2018/02/28/what-is-blow-molding/

Plastics: Thermoforming
Definition: Plastic is heated, molded, and trimmed to create product.

Related Sources: https://www.curbellplastics.com/Research-Solutions/Applications/Easy-to-

Thermoform
https://www.plasticingenuity.com/thermoforming

Finishing: Polishing
Definition: The process of smoothing a surface almost like sanding.

Related Sources: https://www.pjtool.com/buffing-polishing-terms/

https://www.manufacturingguide.com/en/buffing

Finishing: Coating
Definition: Covering put onto a surface to change texture or view.

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management/surface-engineering-and-advanced-coatings/
https://study.com/articles/Optical_Coating_Engineer_Job_Description_and_Requirements.html
Finishing: Plating
Definition: A metal plate covers an item to create a different cover texture.

Related Sources: http://www.pe-limited.com/

https://www.engineering.com/AdvancedManufacturing/ArticleID/10797/Electroplating-What-Every-
Engineer-Needs-to-Know.aspx

Finishing: Deburring
Definition: Filing is used to create a slit edge in the product.

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http://www.sme.org/MEMagazine/Article.aspx?id=46584&taxid=1460

Finishing: Milling
Definition: Using cutters to trim the material and shape it.

Related Sources: http://www.pro-type.com/cnc-machining.html

http://www.engineeringarticles.org/milling-machine-definition-process-types/

Finishing: Surface Treating

Definition: Removing or adding material to alter the surface of a product to have a certain texture.
Related Sources: https://www.britannica.com/science/metallurgy/Physical-metallurgy#ref622747
http://www.aculon.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-
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CNC
Definition: a computer-controlled cutting machine related to the hand-held router used for cutting
various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, and foams

Related Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNC_router