Other Kinds of Spinning



The spin coating process has a lighter side: for making amusing and pleasing designs. It is called SpinArt! Follow this link to view some spin-art pictures and to find other links to spin-art sites.



"Spinning" is also an important method for making fibers.
 

The schematic diagram on the left shows the important steps when making a fiber with melt spinning. The molten polymer is forced through a "spinneret."  This photo comes from the fiber source.




"Spinning" also refers to a popular indoor cycle training regimen.

Why doesn't the scenery get any better?

Doesn't she look tired?

He can't wait until it's over....




Dunbar P. Birnie, III
Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
University of Arizona

Page created in July 2000
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