SB.12 Specialist Techniques & Processes

Question 1

Production aids

Answer 1

Any device, tool, template to help improve speed & accuracy of production process

Question 2

Jigs

Answer 2

Used to hold a piece of mat during cutting, drilling or bending
- improves accuracy & efficiency
- secures work w/o damaging it
- work piece is always located against a reference point of datum edge

Question 3

Templates

Answer 3

Shaped pieces of mat used in cutting, drilling, shaping. Ensure than an item is accurately made & can be replicated for consistent quality.

Question 4

Improving accuracy

Answer 4

Protractors, ruler, T-square

Question 5

Datum reference point

Answer 5

Point from which all measurements are taken. A single datum point often found in corner of a design. Accuracy increased by ensuring measurements are taken from only these points

Question 6

Scale drawings

Answer 6

Allow designer to accurately represent a product in a more practical size. Includes accurate measurements that have been enlarged or reduced by specific amount - scale