Thermosetting
plastic
Date :
05-12-2023
UTTAM SINGH
BAGHEL
B-TECH (ECE-Q)
MANUFACTURING
PROCESS
What is
thermosetting
plastic ?
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Substances that cannot be reheated or remoulded
when they heated or transformed once. They are
difficult to recycle
 Uses of thermosetting plastics
a) Rubbers
b) Balloons
c) Insulated electric wires
d) erasers
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Properties of thermosetting
plastics :
 Durability:
thermosetting plastics are highly
resistant to heat, chemicals& impact
of force.
 Flame Resistance:
Thermosetting plastics posses
inherent flame resistance properties,
which makes it suitable for fire-
retardant applications.
 Insulation:
These plastics are excellent for
electrical insulators, which makes it
ideal for electronic appliances &
electric systems.
 Dimensional Stability:
Due to the irreversible cross linking
process, thermosetting plastics
exhibit minimal shrinkage &
deformation, ensuring dimensional
stability.
Types of
thermosetting
plastics:
 Epoxy resin:
It is a versatile thermosetting plastic widely used in adhesives &
composites.
 Phenolic resin:
They are renowned for their excellent heat resistance, low
flammability which makes it a popular choice in automotive &
construction industry.
 Melamine formaldehyde:
It offers a exceptional heat resistance makes it a suitable choice
for electrical switches, countertops & laminates
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HIGH STRENGTH
Thermosetting plastic possesimpressivestrength due to their network of
cross linked molecular bonds.
HEAT RESISTANCE
Thermosetting plastic can withstand high temperature without melting or
deforming,ensuring stability in various environment.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Thermosetting plastic exhibit excellent resistance to corrosive chemicals,
making them suitable for harsh environment
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
These materials can be moided into complexshapes, providing designerswith
greater freedom& flexibilityin their applications.
Advantages Of
Thermosetting
Plastics:
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 IRREVERSIBLE
 Once cured, thermosetting plastics cannot be melted or
reshaped, limiting their reusability and repairability.
 BRITTLENESS
 Some thermosetting plastics can be brittle, making them
susceptible to cracking or breaking under certain impact
forces.
 SLOW CURING
 The cross-linking process of thermosetting plastics often
requires time and specific conditions, leading to longer
production cycles.
Disadvantage Of
Thermosetting
Plastics:
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    What is thermosetting plastic ? 2 Substancesthat cannot be reheated or remoulded when they heated or transformed once. They are difficult to recycle  Uses of thermosetting plastics a) Rubbers b) Balloons c) Insulated electric wires d) erasers
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    3 Properties of thermosetting plastics:  Durability: thermosetting plastics are highly resistant to heat, chemicals& impact of force.  Flame Resistance: Thermosetting plastics posses inherent flame resistance properties, which makes it suitable for fire- retardant applications.  Insulation: These plastics are excellent for electrical insulators, which makes it ideal for electronic appliances & electric systems.  Dimensional Stability: Due to the irreversible cross linking process, thermosetting plastics exhibit minimal shrinkage & deformation, ensuring dimensional stability.
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    Types of thermosetting plastics:  Epoxyresin: It is a versatile thermosetting plastic widely used in adhesives & composites.  Phenolic resin: They are renowned for their excellent heat resistance, low flammability which makes it a popular choice in automotive & construction industry.  Melamine formaldehyde: It offers a exceptional heat resistance makes it a suitable choice for electrical switches, countertops & laminates 4
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    5 HIGH STRENGTH Thermosetting plasticpossesimpressivestrength due to their network of cross linked molecular bonds. HEAT RESISTANCE Thermosetting plastic can withstand high temperature without melting or deforming,ensuring stability in various environment. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Thermosetting plastic exhibit excellent resistance to corrosive chemicals, making them suitable for harsh environment DESIGN FLEXIBILITY These materials can be moided into complexshapes, providing designerswith greater freedom& flexibilityin their applications. Advantages Of Thermosetting Plastics:
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    6  IRREVERSIBLE  Oncecured, thermosetting plastics cannot be melted or reshaped, limiting their reusability and repairability.  BRITTLENESS  Some thermosetting plastics can be brittle, making them susceptible to cracking or breaking under certain impact forces.  SLOW CURING  The cross-linking process of thermosetting plastics often requires time and specific conditions, leading to longer production cycles. Disadvantage Of Thermosetting Plastics:
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