Raw Materials And Stock Forms Flashcards
What are raw materials?
Raw materials are unprocessed materials used to produce a variety of products.
In spite of this, the materials or components must be in stock for businesses to purchase and have skipped to their company.
What raw materials create…
Timbers - trees
Polymers - Crude oil
Metals - Ores
What are stock forms?
This is how you will buy materials. This is because materials are supplied in many common shapes and forms.
Why are stock forms important?
- It is important to be aware of these when designing and planning projects and selecting the most appropriate material for use.
- The use of an appropriate stock form will keep down costs and avoid the need for any additional machining or processing before use.
Advanatges of stock forms:
If stock sizes are known, then designs can be manufactured more economically to reduce waste.
Disadvantage of stock forms:
The process may take a long time to perfect out.
What are wooden stock forms?
These are planks of wood that are sold in standard widths, length, diameter and thicknesses.
What is rough sawn wood?
It is used for hidden building work as it hasn’t ben placed smooth.
What is a Planned Square Edge? (PSE)
This timber which has been sent through a planner/thicknesser to create a smooth standard thicknesses.
What is a manufactured board?
Manufactured boards are usually made from timber waste and adhesive . To make them more aesthetically pleasing they are often veneered . They are cheap to buy.
