Heating and reheating food with microwaves in a microwave only oven or one with conventional and steam heating elements as well.

Metal objects are heated to a temperature that will cause plastic powders to adhere to the heated surface and, when cooled, produce a plastic covering.

Using heat, either from a pyrography tool or heat gun to distress the surface of fabrics to create an aesthetic effect.

A thermoplastic sheet is clamped around its edges and heated. Some plastics must be pre-heated to dry them.