Design - Modelling Flashcards

1
Q

What materials are often used for modelling?

A
  • Cardboard
  • Bolsa Wood
  • Polystyrene Foam
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What is the purpose of taking photos of your models?

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To keep a record of progress throughout your project

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3
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What are the benefits of using a model?

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  • Shows finer details of design

- Point out any designer flaws

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4
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What is the difference between prototypes and models?

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Models:
- Not always functional
- Any Scale
- Usually more for aesthetic demonstration
- Cheap
Prototype:
- Fully functional
- Actual version of intended 
- Expensive
- Often used a demonstrator to possible distributors.
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5
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What are the main reasons designers use modelling?

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Helps with evaluation of prototypes;

  • match design specification
  • Properly functional
  • Experiment tolerances (best/maximum shape for use)
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What are the 4 types of production?

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  • Mass - large quantity
  • Batch - medium quantity
  • One Of - only one
  • Continuous - always created
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7
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What are the two main types of production?

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Just In Time (JIT)

Flexible Manufacturing Systems

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What is the JIT process?

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  • Product manufacturing responds to customers demand
  • New Materials are only ordered when required to reduce the need for storage
  • Better for the environment, less goes to landfill
  • Miss out on bulk offers
  • Must be reliable or delays may occur
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What is Flexible manufacturing?

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  • Often used in batch production
  • Systems can be easily adapted for newer trends
  • Can be expensive due to additional start-up costs
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Why is one of production more expensive?

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The design is usually tailored to a specific person and therefore made by hand of a skilled craftsperson

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11
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Tools for modelling?

A
Paper cutter used to cut card.
Roller cutter and arcs in paper can be cut by hand.
Compass cutter can cut in a circle.
Paints for adding colour
Hot wire stripper for foam.
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12
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The use of computers in modeling

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Apply colour and texture in seconds
Potential customers can give easy feedback
Spreadsheets calculate costs
Computer software create easy designs

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The use of realistic based models?

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See the physical 3D form
Help to spot faults
Experiment with materials
Passed around easier to show how product will look.

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