Composites Flashcards
1
Q
examples of composites
A
- engineered woods
- flat pack furniture
- commercial furniture
- commercial routing
- commercial turning
2
Q
what is a composite
A
when a material is mixed with 1 or more to get desirable qualities
3
Q
uses for engineered wood
A
construction
industrial use
domestic use
4
Q
advantages of engineered wood
A
- efficient in its use of mixed materials so it minimises waste
- it can be made in large sheets so it doesn’t depend on the diameter of the tree trunk
- can be mixed with glue to give greater strength and stability
5
Q
advantages of flat pack furniture
A
- less expensive to handmade items
- arrives boxed so it is easier to store and transport
- straightforward to assemble
- only requires a drill / screwdriver
6
Q
advantages of commercial manufacturing
A
- enables large quantities of parts to be produced
- templates can be saved and reused to minimise waste
