How does the processing differ for making closed and open cell ...

[crazycityslicker]

How does the processing differ for making closed and open cell foam? Describe 3 specific applications for open and closed cell foams?
 
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Question 2

Does casting have more design flexibility than other plastic manufacturing processing? Explain why or why not.
 
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[emilymalinowski12]

Answer to Question 1

An open cell process is done rapidly causing the material to actually burst and create large pockets of air within the material. For a closed cell, the beads would not fully expand to bursting, but the air is still enclosed within the bead. Three examples of open cell foam include: sponges, nerf footballs, and some door mats. Three examples of closed cell foam include: shoe soles, styrofoam cups, and insulation for drinking mugs.

Answer to Question 2

The part design restraints are less detailed. It is a non-pressure process requiring less expensive machines. Because of these lesser restraints the molds can be formed out of any material: plaster, wood, clay, metal, silicone.

[crazycityslicker]

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[emilymalinowski12]

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