Selecting appropriate processes

Question 1

Suggest 3 key points when selecting tools

Answer 1

what material will the product be made from
amount of product
how material choice will influence manufacture options

Question 2

What are the three prototype developments of designs?

Answer 2

visual prototype
proof of concept
production prototype

Question 3

What is a visual prototype?

Answer 3

sample/model shows overall shape and size but does not usually have any working parts

tests the visual impacts a product may have

Question 4

What is a proof of concept prototype?

Answer 4

shows key functionality and main technical aspect

not intended to look like final product

Question 5

What is a production prototype?

Answer 5

representation of how the mass produced product old look and function

Question 6

How may the process of drilling holes in a wooden product for a prototype differ from a batch of 50?

Answer 6

prototype - mark out each individual hole

batch - drilling jig , drill set to predetermined depth

Question 7

What is one-off production and give an example of a product?

Answer 7

unique, individually designed and manufactured products such as handmade fitted kitchen

Question 8

Describe the manufacturing process of one -off production

Answer 8

machinery set up for task then adjusted for next

labour intensive , skilled craftsmanship

Question 9

Describe the manufacturing process of batch production?

Answer 9

use control devices such as jigs and CNC machines
machines often set up for specific task
workers may carry out different tasks on a job rotation between machinery

Question 10

Describe the manufacturing process of mass production

Answer 10

utilises automation of processes where possible

this reliance on automation , highly skilled workers are not required