Ans Flashcards
Explain the reasons why CNC laser cutter may be used to cut sheet acrylic rather than a copper saw
Laser cutting provides better accuracy when cutting acrylic than a copper saw
Laser cutting acrylic is faster than using a copper saw
Laser cutting is done using CAD so the process can be repeated easily in mass production
Laser cutters allows larger parts to be cut than can be achieved using a copper saw
Fewer things need to be done (e.g. polishing ) to the acrylic before cutting it with a laser cutter than a copper saw
How can a brand increase awareness for it’s company?
Having a unique brand identity - house colour and design/taste
Having a active social media that engages with the audience - for advertising purposes
Marketing it worldwide: so the product is well known and promoted in different cultures
How is PPC networking systems used in the production of products?
Master production schedule can be used to determine the quantity of products made in a time-frame
MPS can be used to determine the number of workers needed during each stage of production
MPS software will network with suppliers and stock control systems to ensure that materials are available when required
PPC make use of just in time, in order to ensure that materials and components are available when required
Talk about plywood balance bike and tubular aluminium balance bike?
Plywood can be cut using CNC machinery - to produce shapes needed for mass production
Plywood is available in large sheets which would allows tessellation of design and manufacture without the need to join pieces together
Minimal design is requires less processes during manufacture
Plywood does not conduct heat well, so the plywood bike will feel warm to touch in any condition
Plywood can be a heavy material and this could it make it more difficult for some young children
[Tubular]
Jigs can be used to hold parts of the bike in position when being ready to be welded
Aluminium has good malleability and ductility which allows front forks to be bent in to shape without risk of fracture
Aluminium does not corrode easily - so can be used in rainy conditions
The aluminium bike will be made out of greater number of parts than plywood version
Tubular aluminium is lightweight material which will make the balance bike easier for young child to move
Positive and Negatives of using biodegradable polymer instead of polypropylene?
[Positive]
Biodegradable break down faster than polypropylene = PP does not break down and remains in landfill
Biodegradable polymer can be made out of natural material than polypropylene (e.g. cellulose) which is non-finite = were as polypropylene is made from finite, non-renewable source
[Negatives]
Biodegradable encourage the throw away of plastic as can not be recycled = Polypropylene can be recycled and promote the recycling of materials
Biodegradable plastics produce methane gas when decompose
Bio plastics have shorter life span than PP which means that plastic can degrade before product has been used
Natural Biodegradable polymers can consume land due to starting materials needing to be grown first
Biodegradable plastics can not be recycled, so encourage throwing away of waste
Biodegradable polymers can leave toxic residue
Impact of ethical sourcing for the bowl
Workers involved felling the tree are paid fair wage. So they can support themselves
Ethical sourcing of timber means endangered species are not felled. Helping biodiversity
Consumers are willing to pay for product, if it means that it is ethically sourced
Companies promote ethical values to aim to reduce or remove discrimination, meaning equal chance of employment
Companies employ local people, increasing employment and prevents poor communities from being exploited
Rehabilitation of the forest for long term sustainability
What are the 3 reasons why Quick Response Manufacturing is used in the design ans manufacture of products?
Reduces lead times to allow products to be made quickly and completely
It allows low volume of products to made that require some customisation
Can be use of flexible manufacturing systems, CAD prototyping to enable efficient production
What are the 2 different applications polybutadiene?
Vehicle types
Shoe Soles
Evaluate the sustainability of pewter for the tankard?
Pewter is malleable metal which can be rolled into thin tin sheet required for tankard without fracturing
Pewter has low melting point that allows edges of the pewter to be soldered together
Due to low melting point, pewter casts well and allows the handle of the tankered to be produced in a mould
Pewter does not tarnish so minimal polishing is required to maintain appearance of the tankard
Modern pewter is lead-free alloy which makes it completely safe to drink from
Two safety precautions required when joining acrylic using tensol cement
Good air ventilation required to ensure that there is a build up of fumes
Must be used away from flame - so doesn’t ignite
3 way products can be decided and manufactured for disassembly?
Semi-automated disassembly using different temperature zones on disassembly lines
Product can be dissembled without the need of specialised of equipment
Instructions that allows people to understand how to dissemble a product
What is open design? How does it allow for the development of products in common society?
Contributors are not paid and the design is donated to everyone for the good of all
Open software allows designers to gain access to resources so they can develop their own product without cost
The access of free software allows the community to be healthy and much more productive.
The use of the 3D printing with free files available to download and adapt has allowed people to make an important to their own work
How can be UV be varnishing be used to finish a magazine cover?
UV varnish can be applied on specific areas of the cover
UV varnished paper can be recycled easily and does not require the separation of materials
UV varnish provides good abrasion resistance prevent s smudging
UV varnish paper has a smooth and good finish which also feels nice when touching
Why is electroluminiscent wires suitable for the use of the shop signs?
The wires are waterproof which makes them suitable for outside use
The glow of electroluminiscent wire is highly visible which makes shop signs stand out
electroluminiscent wires available in many colours which allows customisation possible
electroluminiscent wires are flexible which enables them to be easily bent in to the desired shapes for the shop sign
How can sub-assembly be used to manufacture of a bicycle ?
Using sub-assemblies can speed up the production as no need to wait for parts
Using sub-assemblies allows to suppliers to changed easily of parts. Which helps improves profit
It is not economical for a bicycle manufacturer to have facilities to manufacture each part of the bike
Sub assemblies make different parts of the bike. they are considered as parts of a product that is created as a completed part before being assembled on the final product
