Durability Flashcards
1
Q
What is durability
A
The durability of a product is its ability to withstand wear and tears
2
Q
What does creating a durability good or product involves
A
- selecting hard wearing materials and using resilient manufacturing processes
- using robust assembly techniques
- understanding how the product is used
- considering the conditions of use (hot, cold, indoors, outdoors)
- knowing how the target market (the user) will treat the product
3
Q
Metals and woods
A
They may require a finish or treat meant to make them durable in certain conditions
- varnish, protects from weather
- plastics do not require a finish as it is waterproof and is resistant to weather conditions
4
Q
Durable goods can be described as
A
- waterproof
- shatterproof
- heat Resistance
- shock absorbent
- sharp
- hard wearing
- strong
- long lasting
- tough
- sturdy
- robust
