Plastic Industry Terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Foam |
Process for producing plastic sheet or folded article with a cellular construction. Either a chemical or gaseous blowing agent is introduced into the polymer melt while the melt is being prepared in the extruder barrel. As the plastic melt exits the die, it expands a predetermined amount forming a cellular wall. |