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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A joining process in which compatible thermoforming plastic surfaces are heated and fused together, sometimes using a matching plastic welding rod.
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Revise: Joining and Assembling PlasticsPlastic welding and riveting are examples. A temporary joint can be undone and reassembled without damaging the parts; nuts and bolts or removable screws can provide this.
For hot gas plastic welding, specify compatible thermoforming plastic and a matching welding rod. Thermosetting plastic cannot be remelted for this process.
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