Materials

Question 1

Trademark for a brand of light, transparent, weather-resistant acrylic resin

Answer 1

Plexiglass

Question 2

A tough, transparent, thermoplastic char. By its high-impact strength & used for lighting fixtures, safety glazing & hardware

Answer 2

Polycarbonate

Question 3

A method of producing plastic film or sheeting by passing the material between a series of revolving heated rollers

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Calendaring

Question 4

Trademark brand for tough polycarbonate

Answer 4

Lexan

Question 5

Trademark brand of strong, wrinkle- resistant polyester fiber

Answer 5

Dacron

Question 6

A hard surfacing material consisting of superposed layers of paper impregnated w melamine & phenolic resins, fused together under heat and pressure

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Plastic laminate

Question 7

Trademark brand for plastic laminate

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Formica

Question 8

Plastic capable of softening or fusing when heated

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Thermoplastic

Question 9

Plastic laminate molded and cured; used for countertops and cabinetry

Answer 9

High pressure laminate HPL

Question 10

A plastic that becomes permanently rigid once heated and cooled

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Thermosetting

Question 11

Plastic laminate used for vertical

And low wear applications like cabinet surfaces

Answer 11

Low pressure laminate

Also known as Melamine

Question 12

Any of numerous synthetic or natural organic materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight that can be moulded, extruded or drawn into objects, films or filaments

Answer 12

Plastic

Question 13

Trademark brand for transparent acrylic resin

Answer 13

Lucite

Question 14

Emphasizes and enhances the charm of natural wood color and grain.

Answer 14

Transparent finishes

Question 15

A finish that soaks into the wood pores

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Penetrating finishes

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A finish that seals wood pores for protection against water and other destructive elements.

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Surface coating (varnish)

Question 17

A finish that is made of resins dissolved in ethyl alcohol; high gloss

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Clear lacquer

Question 18

Finish that is made from various gums and resins dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) + alcohol (spirit varnish)

Answer 18

Varnish

2 types:
Spirit varnish - fast drying
Oil varnish - more expensive, takes longer

Question 19

A spirit varnish made of dissolving purified lac flakes in denatured alcohol

Answer 19

Shellac

Question 20

A finish made from boiled linseed oil and other oils

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Oil stain finish

Question 21

A transparent plastic finish made off polyhydric alcohol, is known for its superior resistance

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Polyurethane finish

Only for wood

If you use it on concrete it will become yellowish

Question 22

A finish made of processed fatty acids from animals and vegetables combines with alcohol. Has an “old” look, European wood furniture

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Wax or film finishes

Can be combined w shellac or varnish

Question 23

A finish made of dyes or pigments suspended in water or oil. It alters the color of the wood or accentuates its natural color without covering the grain

Answer 23

Wood stain finish

4 common types:
Water stain
Penetrating oil stain 
Pigmented oil stain 
Non-grain raising stains ( doesn't darken grain)

Question 24

A finish made of various acids and chlorine compound used as bleaching agents

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Bleach finish

Types:
Chlorinated laundry bleach
Oxallic acid
Two solution bleaches

Question 25

Gives a solid finish for protection and decoration

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Opaque (paints)

Question 26

A natural varnish obtained from an Asian sumac, used to produce a highly polished, lustrous surface on wood

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Japanning

Question 27

A series of wood core strips glued together between outer layers of veneer or thin plywood

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Plyboard

Question 28

Composed of wood chips, often used as substrate

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Particle board or chipboard

Question 29

Made of wood or other plant fibers compressed with a binder into rigid sheets

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Fiberboard

Question 30

A brand of tempered hardboard

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Masonite

Question 31

A hardboard impregnated with a frying oil or other oxidizing resin

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Tempered hard board

Question 32

A brand of tempered hardboard having regularly spaced perforations, hooks may be inserted

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Pegboard

Question 33

A malleable, ductile, magnetic, silver white metallic element from which pig and steel are made.

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Iron Most abundant of all metals

Question 34

To coat a metal w a hard, no corrosive film by electrolytic or chemical action

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Anodize

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A lustrous, hard, brittle metallic element used in alloy steels for hardness and corrosion resistance and also for electroplating

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Chromium - acquires a magnetic attribute at 13F

Question 36

Iron coated w zinc to prevent rust

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Galvanized iron

Question 37

Rattan that has a diameter of more than 25mm

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Palasan

Question 38

Rattan that has a diameter between 15-25mm

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Tumalim

Question 39

A glossy flexible bright yellow type of rattan, w diameter less than 15mm

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Sika

Question 40

A rattan w light cream appearance, diameter less than 15mmn

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Panlis

Question 41

A woody grass that grows fast and is considered a sustainable material

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Bamboo

Question 42

The largest palm in the Philippines reaching up to 20m in height

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Buri

Question 43

Skins from large animals

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Hides

Question 44

Skins from smaller animals

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Kips

Question 45

Most common stone for furniture

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Marble

Question 46

A very porous stone, must be filled and polished

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Travertine

Question 47

The sort of fittings found on flat pack self assembly furniture products

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Knock down fittings | Made of Nylon

Question 48

Attached to the bottom of a cabinet or chair to avoid slipping

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Glider tack

Question 49

Local wood used for santo sculptures

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Batikuling

Question 50

Wood used for bentwood furniture in the Philippines

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Guijo, Ipil and Mayapis

Question 51

What is the hardest wood in the Philippines? Also known as "Bakal na kahoy ng pilipinas".

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Mangkono

Question 52

Climbing Palm

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Rattan

Question 53

Composed mainly of iron w small additions of other metals

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Ferrous metal

Question 54

Tough& ductile; can be hammered & bent, contains least amount of carbon, an iron w traces of silicate

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Wrought iron

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Iron w small amounts of carbon, silicon and sulfur | Contains the most carbon, very brittle, hardest among metals (does not bend much)

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Cast iron

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Iron w up to .3% carbon

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Mud steel

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Steel w chromium and nickel

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Stainless steel

Question 58

Has high resistance to corrosion; used for making sheet steel& metal lathe

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Copper- bearing steel

Question 59

Contains little or no iron

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Non ferrous metal

Question 60

Lustrous, silver white, lightweight, malleable, good thermal & electrical conductor

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Aluminum

Question 61

Pure metal, reddish brown

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Copper

Question 62

Pure metal, soft, heavy, easy to cut & work

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Lead | - can easily recovered from scrap metal

Question 63

Pure metal, substitute for lead, used for galvanizing iron and steel

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Zinc

Question 64

Pure metal, low melting point, used in plating

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Tin

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Combination of 2 or more metals & other substances

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Alloys

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Copper & tin

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Bronze

Question 67

Aluminum w copper, strong

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Duralumin Used as alternative to stainless steel

Question 68

Copper & zinc

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Brass

Question 69

Chemical change accompanying the passage of an electric current

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Electro-chemical means of working with metals

Question 70

A process that uses colored powder that is given an electric charge, the metal part is given a negative charge. The powder (positive charge) is sprayed onto the metal, the charge allows the powder to stick to the metal. It will not corrode

Answer 70

Powder coating

Question 71

A manner of joining metal by drilling a hole into the pieces of metal. Then inserting & fastening nuts& bolts, rivets or screws

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Mechanical means

Question 72

A method to join metals through the use of molten alloys

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Soldering ( if w tin alloy) and brazing ( if w brass alloy) @ 800 F

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an extremely strong means of joining metal

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Welding

Question 74

An oblong mass of metal that has been poured while still molten into a mold

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Pig

Question 75

Molten iron from blast furnace, cast into pigs

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Pig iron

Question 76

Principle ore of aluminum

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Bauxite

Question 77

The process generally employed to refine aluminum from bauxite

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Bayer process

Question 78

A greenish film or encrustation produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze or copper

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Patina

Question 79

What does VOC stand for?

Answer 79

Volatile organic compound Usually made of latex Paints w low/ no voc: Dunn Edwards, Nippon, Ace

Question 80

Enamel paint is used on what surface?

Answer 80

Wood Latex is for concrete (dries faster)

Question 81

Type of manufactured wood board that is composed of wood chips; mixed w synthetic resin glue and pressed or extruded into rigid, self supporting sheets

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Particle boards Local: lanavit

Question 82

Most durable amongst all gloss finishes, but scratches and dents can't be repaired

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Polyester

Question 83

Layers of wood veneer, usually odd number glued together. Usually made of narra, tanguile, almasiga, lauan

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Plywood

Question 84

What is the most expensive type of marble?

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Calacatta

Question 85

Application of thug sheet of silver on metal

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Vermeil | Gilding - gold Ormolu - bronze

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Poor man's silver

Answer 86

Pewter

Question 87

Polytetrafluoroethylene

Answer 87

Teflon | Most effective stain resistant finish available today

Question 88

Trade name for Polyester

Answer 88

Mylar