unit 1.1 Flashcards
What does recycle (6rs) mean?
use recycles materials and/or ensure materials are recyclable. the design should allow easy separation of different material types when the product reaches the end of its useful life
What does reuse (6rs) mean?
design products that can be reused and avoid single-use disposable products. re-purpose existing components, products or waste materials
What does repair (6rs) mean?
design products that enable a straightforward repair and refurbishment in order to extend their useful lives
What does rethink (6rs) mean?
rethink conventional, unsustainable approaches, for example the choice of materials or production processes
What does refuse (6rs) mean?
refuse to use harmful or polluting materials or processes
What does reduce (6rs) mean?
reduce the amount of material, energy and waste involved in manufacturing and using a product
What is sustainable design?
design approach that ensures environmental impact is minimised through reduced use of energy, natural resources and materials
What is design for assembly?
design approach that ensures assemblies can put together easily
What is design for manufacture?
approach that ensures products incorporate features that support the use of particular process in their manufacture
What is user-centred design?
iterative design approach that focuses on feedback from the end user of a product during its design and development
What is anthropometric data?
research-based data that provides guidance on typical measurements for different parts of the human body
What is an ergonomic design approach?
design approach that ensures a product is safe and comfortable to use by taking into consideration both human behaviour and the size, strength and limitations of the body
What is an inclusive design approach?
design approach that focuses on making design solutions that are accessible to the widest possible proportion of society
what is iterative design?
an iterative approach to the design process, with structured opportunities to improve the design solution over several design cycles
what is a product design specifiaction (PDS)?
a list of specific and measurable criteria that defines how a product will meet the requirements of a design brief<
what are the steps of the linear design methodology?
client brief, product design specification (PDS), investigation, ideas, development, manufacturing, testing, evaluation<
what is a linear design methodology?
a right-first-time approach to the design process, with no structured opportunities to improve the initial design solution
what are functional requirements?
what a product must be able to do in order to fulfill its basic purpose
what is fit for purpose?
where a product fulfils the purpose for which it was designed
what is a design brief?
document that defines the purpose of a new product and outlines all the needs that must be met
what is additive manufacturing?
creation of complex components using 3D computer models; material is added in a series of thin layers which are gradually built up into the required shape.
what is finishing?
adding a coating to the outer surface of a components that protects it from corrosion. it can also improve aesthetics.
what is joining ?
a process used to fix two or more components together into a larger assembly
what is casting?
a shaping process which involves heating a material above its melting point and pouring the resulting liquid into a mould, where it then cools and solidifies into the required shape
what is shaping?
pouring or injecting liquid material into a mould where it solidifies into the required shape
what is forming?
application of force to change the shape of a material
what is wasting?
removal of material from a workpiece to produce a component of the required size and shape.
