Product Design

What is Cartridge Paper?

A thick, textured paper often used for drawing and painting that provides a good surface for various media including pencils, ink, and watercolor.

What is Photocopy Paper?

Smooth, lightweight paper designed for use in printers and copiers, ensuring clear and crisp text and images.

What is Bleed Proof Paper?

Specially treated paper that prevents ink from spreading or bleeding through, ideal for markers and technical drawings.

What is Mounting Board?

A thick, rigid board used for mounting photographs, artwork, and presentations, providing a stable, flat surface.

What is Foam Board?

Lightweight, rigid board with a foam core used for mounting, display, and architectural models; easy to cut and shape.

What is Solid White Board?

Smooth, stiff board used for packaging and crafts, offering a high-quality surface for printing.

What is Corrugated Board?

Composed of fluted paper sandwiched between two flat paper layers, used for packaging and shipping due to its strength and durability.

What is Duplex Board?

A double-layered board with a smooth, coated surface on one side, commonly used for packaging and boxes.

What is Lamination?

Applying a plastic film to the paper or board to protect it from moisture, stains, and wear.

What is Varnishing?

Coating with a clear or colored varnish to enhance appearance and protect the surface.

What is Embossing?

Creating raised designs on the surface for a tactile and visual effect.

What is Beech wood?

A hardwood with a fine, tight grain, pale color, and smooth texture, durable for furniture, flooring, and tools.

What is Oak wood?

A strong, durable hardwood with a prominent grain and rich color, used for furniture, flooring, and construction.

What is Balsa wood?

A very lightweight, soft wood used in model making and crafts, easy to cut and shape.

What is Jelutong wood?

A soft, fine-grained wood used for carving and pattern making with a pale color and smooth texture.

What is Scots Pine?

A strong softwood with a straight grain and light color, commonly used in construction and furniture.

What is Western Red Cedar?

A durable, aromatic softwood with a reddish color, used for outdoor applications like decking and fencing.

What is Varnish for wood?

Provides a protective, glossy finish that enhances the natural grain and color of wood.

What is Stain?

Penetrates wood to add color while allowing the grain to show through.

What is Oil used for wood finish?

Enhances natural appearance and provides moisture resistance.

What is Paint for wood?

Offers a wide range of colors and provides a protective layer.

What is Wax for wood?

Gives a soft sheen and protects the surface from moisture and wear.

What is Mild Steel?

Contains low carbon content, making it malleable and easy to work with, used in construction and manufacturing.

What is Medium Carbon Steel?

Contains higher carbon content, making it stronger but less ductile, used for tools and structural components.

What is High Carbon Steel?

Contains the highest carbon content, making it very hard and wear-resistant, ideal for cutting tools and springs.

What is Aluminium?

A lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal with a silvery appearance, used in aircraft and packaging industries.

What is Copper?

A reddish-brown metal with high electrical conductivity, used in wiring and plumbing.

What is Brass?

An alloy of copper and zinc with a yellow-gold color used in musical instruments and fittings.

What is Galvanizing?

Applying a protective zinc coating to ferrous metals to prevent rusting.

What is Powder Coating?

Spraying a dry powder that forms a protective layer when cured under heat.

What is Anodizing?

An electrochemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer on aluminium for corrosion resistance.

What is Electroplating?

Applying a metal coating to enhance appearance and protect the base metal.

What is Acrylic?

A transparent plastic with high optical clarity, lightweight and impact-resistant, used in signs and displays.

What is Polythene?

A versatile plastic used in packaging and containers, known for its flexibility and moisture resistance.

What is Polypropylene?

A tough, heat-resistant plastic used in automotive parts and textiles, lightweight and chemically resistant.

What is Polycarbonate?

A strong, impact-resistant plastic used in eyewear and safety equipment, known for high transparency.

What is Styrofoam?

A brand name for expanded polystyrene, used for insulation and packaging, lightweight and thermal.

What is ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)?

A strong plastic used in automotive parts and toys, known for toughness and durability.

What is PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

A versatile plastic used in pipes and flooring, durable and chemically resistant.

What is Nylon?

A strong, abrasion-resistant plastic used in textiles and gears, known for high tensile strength.

What is Urea Formaldehyde?

A hard thermosetting plastic used in adhesives and finishes known for high strength.

What is Melamine?

A durable thermosetting plastic used in kitchenware and laminates, heat-resistant and easy to clean.

What are Epoxy Resins?

Used in adhesives and coatings, known for strong bonding and chemical resistance.

What is Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC)?

A material with unique electrical properties allowing conductivity under pressure.

What is Polymorph?

A thermoplastic that becomes moldable at around 62°C, strong, and reusable.

What are Thermochromic Polymers?

Materials that change color in response to temperature changes.

What are Photochromic Polymers?

Materials that change color when exposed to light, especially UV light.

What is Nitinol?

A nickel-titanium alloy known for shape memory and superelastic properties used in medical devices.

What are Ferrous Metals?

Metals that contain iron and are magnetic, e.g. steel and cast iron.

What are Non-Ferrous Metals?

Metals that do not contain iron and are not magnetic, e.g. aluminum and copper.

What are Alloys?

Mixtures of two or more metals or a metal and non-metal to enhance properties.