p1- forming processes

Question 1

Lamination

Answer 1

.bonds material together

. uses wood veneers or thin manufactured boards

. can be glued together and bent over a form

. when dry, form a thicker board in shape

. held by clamps or vacuum bags

Question 2

steam bending

Answer 2

.combined heat and steam makes strips of wood pilable

. wood is placed into a steam box to absorb steam

. wood is bent over a former and clamped

.quicker than laminating and less wasteful