Production Aids

Question 1

Production Aids

Answer 1

Used to improve speed and accuracy of production.

Question 2

Templates

Answer 2

Draw or cut around to produce a shape identical to it. Helps ensure the quality of the outcome.

Question 3

Moulds

Answer 3

Hollow shape used when casting metal or a plastic resin.

Question 4

Formers

Answer 4

A rigid shape that is used so other materials take its form.

Question 5

Measuring

Answer 5

Tools ensuring accuracy. Can be used in one-off designs.

Question 6

Measurements/reference points

Answer 6

A point where measurements are made from.

Question 7

Patterns

Answer 7

Patterns aee replicas of the product that is to be made. The accuracy of the pattern is directly related to the quality of the product to be made.

Question 8

Die Cutters

Answer 8

Shapes in card can be created in a number of ways. The traditional way is to use a hollow die, works in a similar way to a pastt cutter.

Question 9

Jigs

Answer 9

A device that is especially made to perform a specific part of the manufactoring process.