Year 11 November Mocks Flashcards
What is a co operative?
A type of business that is owned and run by its members.
What is a biodegradable material?
a material that can naturally break down into the soil.
What is duplex board and what is it used for?
when only one surface is seen. food packaging
What is foam core board and what is it used for?
making models and mounting posters
What is foil lined board and what is it used for?
package food
what is solid white board and what is it used for?
packaging individual items (primary packaging)
what is an input. Give an example
an external signal. pressing a switch
How can you identify a hardwood and give three examples?
they’re deciduous, tight grain, denser, slow growing.
oak, beech, ash
How can you identify a softwood and give three examples?
evergreen, fast-growing, needle like leaves, cones.
pine, larch, spruce
What does the word woven mean?
interlacing two sets of yarn
If you weave fibres does it make the product stronger? Explain.
yes because of the interlocking yarns, it makes it hardwearing.
How is kevlar made?
crude oil distilled, polymers melted, forced through tiny holes, cooled, long filaments
name three properties of manufactured board.
consistent board thickness, layered structure, resistant to warping. cheap, made from waste products
What is Just In Time Production? Explain.
a form of lean manufacturing, materials are delivered when needed and used as soon as they’re delivered. This reduces waste and resources used.
How can JIT be used to improve efficiency?
reduces waste like unnecessary use of time. Reduces need for storage.
Explain the process of soldering
relatively low temperature process
involves melting solder onto components
soldering iron is used
solder should be volcano shaped
Give three examples of ways to remove waste materials
recycle- melt plastic and remould
tessellating- arranging shapes so that many can be cut from a sheet
calculate SA - see how much material is needed
why is quality control used in manufacturing?
controls consistency and to make sure they meet manufacturing specification