Thermoplastic materials are joined using a jet of hot air to melt and fuse the plastics material. A filler rod of the same material may be used to reinforce the joint.

Controlling the dust and fumes from shaping and cutting plastic materials by hand and by machine.

This edition of Futureminds is full of food! Lots of interesting articles from the world of food, as well as articles about plastic recycling and the UAV drone show.

There are also updates from the work at CLEAPSS and, of course, the small print.

This resource is made up of three documents:

G79 helps D&T or Art and Design departments to ensure rooms comply with relevant regulations and guidance.

G79A are checklists for auditing rooms and equipment.

G79B illustrates the required space required around machines and furniture in practical spaces.