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SOFTWOODS
MAHOGANY CHIPBOARD
MAN MADE
HARDWOOD
WOODS
WOODS
OAK MDF PLYWOOD
BEECH
HARDBOARD
RESISTANT
MATERIALS
METALS
ALUMINIUM
POLYMERS
NON-FERROUS UREA
METALS FORMALDEHYDE
POLYESTER
BRASS (ALLOY)
RESIN HIGH-IMPACT
POLYSTYRENE (HIPS)
FERROUS
METALS ACRYLONITRILE-
CARBON BUTADIENE-STYRENE
(ABS)
POLYVINYL
STEEL CHLORIDE (PVC)
STAINLESS
MILD STEEL ACRYLIC POLYETHENE
STEEL
bines low weight with a high Bike frames, forks and wheels
Advantages Disadvantages
High strength to weight ratio Very expensive
High tensile strength Weak when compressed,
Weave of the cloth can be squashed, or subjected to
chosen to maximise strength a high shock or impact
and stiffness of final compo-
Small air bubbles or imper-
nent
fections will cause weak
Can be woven in different
spots and reduce the over-
patterns to create aesthetical-
ly pleasing surface patterns. all strength
Advantages Disadvantages
Lightweight Difficult to repair
Low maintenance Time consuming to make
Endless colours can be achieved Labour intensive process
Ability to be formed into almost any 3D Extraction required due to toxic nature
shape of materials involved
Good strength to weight ratio Cutting it produces a fine dust that is
Surface textures can be added to dangerous if breathed in
moulds Requires a mould to be produced to
Durable form around
Resins and catalysts have a limited
Good resistance to UV light and sea salt.
shelf life