Section : Ch.

13/14 Key terms

1. These allow the hood to open and close while staying in
Adhesion promoter 5 alignment.
2. This procedure to flex and bent the material and compare it to
Body shim 8 the flexibility of samples of similar material.
3. This material is hardened into a permanent shape by heating, a
Melt-flow plastic welding 10 catalyst or ultraviolet light and cannot be altered by reapplying
heat.
4. This material can be repeatedly softened and reshaped by heating
Hood hinges 1 with no change in their chemical makeup. They are weldable or
can be adhesively repaired.
5. This is a chemical that treats the surface of a plastic so that the
Molded core 12 repair material bonds properly.
6. This process uses a specially designed tip to produce a more
Plastic flexibility test 2 uniform weld at a higher rate of speed.
7. Spring loaded rods used to hold the hood open when working on
Sheet moulded compounds 13 the engine compartment.
8. A thin U-shaped piece of metal for making part adjustments
Hood prop tool 11
9. This material is a soft, flexible, thin plastic usually applied over a
Plastic speed welding 6 foam filler.
10. This process is the most commonly used airless welding method,
thermoplastics 4 and can be used for single sided and two sided repairs.
11. A rubber tipped extension rod for holding the hood open while
Hood stop 14 removing hood shocks and other parts.
12. This is a curved body repair part made by applying plastic repair
Reinforced plastic 15 material over a part and then removing the cured material.
13. This material is a type of fibre reinforced plastic that is light,
vinyl 9 corrosion proof, dent resistant and relatively easy to repair.
14. This part can be adjusted to control the height of the front of the
Thermosetting plastics 3 hood.
15. These materials provide a durable plastic skin over a steel
Hood struts 7 unibody. They include: SMC, FRP, RRIM
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Word Bank

Backing strip mill and drill pads fastened parts plastic memory

plastic welding Hood latch plastic stitch-tamp welding hood striker

two-part adhesive systems molding tool bumper energy absorbers

ultra-sonic plastic welding

1. The _two part adhesive system__ consists of a base resin and a catalyst (hardener).

2. A process that uses heat and sometimes a plastic filler rod to repair plastic parts is known as __plastic welding__ .

3. __fastened parts__ are held on to a vehicle by bolts, nuts, screws clips and adhesives.

4. A process that relies on high frequency vibratory energy to produce plastic bonding without melting the base
material is called __ultra-sonic plastic welding__ .

5. The part that bolts to the hood and engages the hood latch when closed is known as the __hood striker__ .

6. __plastic stitch-tamp welding__ is used primarily on hard plastics, like ABS and nylon, to ensure a good base and rod
mix.

7. The tendency for a piece of this material to keep or return to its original moulded shape, often by applying heat, is
called __plastic memory__ .

8. __bumper energy absorbers__ are used to cushion some of the impact of a collision and reduce damage.

9. The __backing strip__ or patch, bonded to the back of the repair area to restore strength to the reinforced plastic.

10. __Mill and drill pads__ are used to help the factory hold panels in place while the adhesive cures or to hold, align and
level replacement panels.

11. The __hood latch__ is a mechanism that keeps the hood closed and releases when activated.

12. Also known as a power knife, the __molding tool__ has a thin blade which will cut through the adhesive without
causing part damage.