Paper Mistakes Flashcards
Wood Material 12 marker
- cut
- remove branches
- transport
- season/kiln
- cut to size - quarter sawn (
6 polymer processes
- extrusion
- preform blow moulding
What is an alloy + example
- mix of two metals
brass - copper zinc
Ferrous vs Non-ferrous
- contains iron
- doesn’t contain iron
Why do manufactures offer different colours
- doesn’t cost a lot to change colour therefore they will attract more sales
- people may prefer colours therefore attract more sales
- fashion trends
Examples of emerging tech
Drones being used for faster delivery
AI - Chat gpt
Biometrics - passport security
Cloud - outlook
Internet of Things - smart homes
3D print
3 points of a lever mechanism
- load
- fulcrum
- effort
Three types of movement
- oscillation
- linear
- rotary
How do aesthetics influence design
shape - lemon squeezer
finish - matte finish on car
colour
material
Why use an alloy? [2 marks]
- strength to weight ratio
- corrosion resistant
Use of gears? [1 mark]
- transfer rotary motion
Example and use of a smart material [2 makrs]
- phosphorescence
- glows in the dark
- acts as a nightlight
What is the use of branding [4 marks]
- consumers often loyal to brands and trust them
- brands came become trendy due to celebs e..g. stanley
New and emerging tech?
- AI
- drones
- biometrics
- 3D printers
benefit on manufacture boards over timbres
- stronger
Why gears on a bike
- so you can change gear
- makes uphill more easy
Why are products adjustable
- so they can be adjusted to make the consumer more comfortable on the product
- also multiple owners over lifetime
What is an alloy [2 marks]
- a mixture of two or more elements
- to reach desired characteristics
How do designers make something stronger
- triangulation
- reinforcement
Polymer extraction six marker
- crude oil (spills)
- transported to refinery
- fractional distillation = ethene
- catalyst = polyethene
- additives to improve characteristics
How to receive product feedback
- surveys / questionnaire
- focus groups
How are designers implementing more eco friendly packaging [4 marks]
- compostable bags
- paper bags
- wool for safety
- cans instead of single use
