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unit 1.1 Flashcards

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What does recycle (6rs) mean?

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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

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What does reuse (6rs) mean?

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design products that can be reused and avoid single-use disposable products. re-purpose existing components, products or waste materials

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What does repair (6rs) mean?

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design products that enable a straightforward repair and refurbishment in order to extend their useful lives

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What does rethink (6rs) mean?

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rethink conventional, unsustainable approaches, for example the choice of materials or production processes

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What does refuse (6rs) mean?

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refuse to use harmful or polluting materials or processes

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What does reduce (6rs) mean?

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reduce the amount of material, energy and waste involved in manufacturing and using a product

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What is sustainable design?

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design approach that ensures environmental impact is minimised through reduced use of energy, natural resources and materials

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What is design for assembly?

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design approach that ensures assemblies can put together easily

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What is design for manufacture?

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approach that ensures products incorporate features that support the use of particular process in their manufacture

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What is user-centred design?

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iterative design approach that focuses on feedback from the end user of a product during its design and development

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What is anthropometric data?

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research-based data that provides guidance on typical measurements for different parts of the human body

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What is an ergonomic design approach?

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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

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What is an inclusive design approach?

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design approach that focuses on making design solutions that are accessible to the widest possible proportion of society

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what is iterative design?

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an iterative approach to the design process, with structured opportunities to improve the design solution over several design cycles

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what is a product design specifiaction (PDS)?

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a list of specific and measurable criteria that defines how a product will meet the requirements of a design brief<

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what are the steps of the linear design methodology?

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client brief, product design specification (PDS), investigation, ideas, development, manufacturing, testing, evaluation<

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what is a linear design methodology?

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a right-first-time approach to the design process, with no structured opportunities to improve the initial design solution

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what are functional requirements?

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what a product must be able to do in order to fulfill its basic purpose

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what is fit for purpose?

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where a product fulfils the purpose for which it was designed

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what is a design brief?

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document that defines the purpose of a new product and outlines all the needs that must be met

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what is additive manufacturing?

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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.

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what is finishing?

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adding a coating to the outer surface of a components that protects it from corrosion. it can also improve aesthetics.

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what is joining ?

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a process used to fix two or more components together into a larger assembly

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what is casting?

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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

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what is shaping?

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pouring or injecting liquid material into a mould where it solidifies into the required shape

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what is forming?

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application of force to change the shape of a material

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what is wasting?

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removal of material from a workpiece to produce a component of the required size and shape.

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