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Question 1

light coloured softwood?

Answer 1

pine

Question 2

advantages of varnish

Answer 2

• protects the wood
• increases durability
• enchances the natural colour

Question 3

why do we use pilot holes?

Answer 3

• ensures that the wood wont crack while drilling
• reduces the amount of speed and force needed to drill the hole
• makes sure the wood doesn’t get caught in the machine

Question 4

countersinking advantages

Answer 4

if using screws, ensures the screw will sit flush against the rest of the product

Question 5

why use adhesive over screws?

Answer 5

• allows for a strong bond

- no corrosion

Question 6

key stages of morphological analysis

Answer 6

• identify the primary function of the product
• look at as many secondary functions as possible and list them in a table
• select at random a row of the table you have created
• sketch out your new idea

Question 7

idea generation techniques

Answer 7

• brainstorming

- take pencil for a walk

Question 8

info that can be gained from a user trip (for a chair)

Answer 8

• how comfortable the material is
• is the height comfortable when sat at a desk
• are the arm rests long/wide enough
• does the back rest support ur back

Question 9

research techniques

Answer 9

• self test

Question 10

benefits of exploded isometric view

Answer 10

• shows detail that may be hidden if parts were joined

- shows how the parts fit together

Question 11

benefits of sketching

Answer 11

• anyone with a pencil and paper can sketch
• saves time in the design process
• good for brainstorming ideas

Question 12

2 benefits of selling a product under a brand name

Answer 12

• reputable source that people trust

- helps to build recognition to urself

Question 13

market pull definition

Answer 13

when a product is produced in response to customer needs

Question 14

ergonomic factors when designing a cooker

Answer 14

• the cooker should be at a good height while standing so that the user doesn’t have to bend down
• make sure the cooker isn’t too loud
• make sure the cooker doesn’t get too overheat and blow up
• make sure the knobs in the cooker are a suitible size for the 95th percentile male hand size

Question 15

how can products be designed to minimise environmental impact?

Answer 15

• use recyclable materials

- make it easy to dismantle

Question 16

acrylic plastic advantages

Answer 16

• it comes in many different colours
• high strength
• lightweight

Question 17

how to stop plastic from cracking when drilling

Answer 17

drill piliot holes

Question 18

how to form curve on acrylic plastic

Answer 18

• heat the plastic up on a plastic strip heater
• once softened use a former to bend the acrylic over
• wait for it to cool

Question 19

centre lathe safety checks

Answer 19

• wait until lathe has come to a complete stop before making adjustments
• ensure that all parts of the lathe are screwed in securely

Question 20

how to tap and die

Answer 20

• centre punch the top face and drill through to the desired depth
• get tap wrench and place it on top of the hole, turn it clockwise
• add lube and turn the tap wrench 180° forward and 90° turn back, repeat
• apply pressure upward and turn the tap wrench until it comes out

Question 21

silver non ferrous metal

Answer 21

alluminium

Question 22

magnetic metal

Answer 22

wrought iron

Question 23

dip coating process

Answer 23

• metal heated up in the oven
• dipped into plastic
• removed and left to cool

Question 24

info gathered from block model

Answer 24

helps designer determine the shape of the product
u can see how the product actually looks in real life
determine the surface details of the product
see the dimensions of the product