Material Thinking:
lectrical Wire
Trials of Different Wire Types
This experiment aimed to classify which types of wires are suitable for melting and which are not. The results identified specific bundles of wire that melted easily, likely made of PVC, while others resisted melting, suggesting they are composed of PE or other high-melting-point plastics.
Using the heat press and heat gun, I systematically tested previously bundled and numbered wires. By observing which ones melted and which remained intact, I was able to categorize them by their reaction to heat treatment.
Now that I have a clearer understanding of which plastics are meltable, I can make more informed choices for future experiments. This knowledge will be particularly useful for shaping and molding wire-based materials.