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48 Cards in this Set
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When working with metal:
Work Hardened is? |
To Strengthen the metal
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When working with metal:
Malleable is? |
To be formed using stamping or pressing
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When working with metal:
Annealed is? |
To Harden/ Strengthen metal
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When working with metal:
Hardened is? |
To increase hardness
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When working with metal:
Case Hardened is? |
The process of hardening the surface of metal
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When working with metal:
Tempered is? |
The process of heat treatment
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What do ferrous metals contain and what does this do?
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Iron, makes it magnetic
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Name a non-ferrous metal?
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Copper
Tin Aluminum Zinc Lead Duralumin Brass |
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What are Alloys?
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Metals made up from a mixture of elements.
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What metal is usually used for cutlery, sinks, teapots, dishes,saucepans etc?
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Stainless steel
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What would be a suitable hand tool to cut through an aluminium barrel?
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Hacksaw
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When marking out:
A center punch is used for? |
Marking out a point before drilling
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When marking out:
An engineers square is used for? |
Marking out straight lines 90° to the edge of metal
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When marking out:
Odd leg calipers are used for? |
Marking out straight lines parallel to the edge of metal
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When marking out:
Outside calipers are used for? |
Measuring the outside diameter
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When marking out:
A scriber is used for? |
To mark metal
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When marking out:
Spring dividers are used to? |
Draw a curve (or circle) on metal
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Name the 4 parts of a marking gauge?
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Stock, Stem, Spur, Thumbscrew
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What is the function of a bevel edge chisel?
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Removes waste material from joint.
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What are two advantages of using a stopped-housing joint?
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1) Provides a more attractive finish to the front of the construction
2) It's secure |
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What is a biscuit joint for?
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Joining the edges of planks of wood.
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Why is softwood usually used for furniture?
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It's easy to work with.
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Name a soft wood:
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*any one
Cedar, Pine, Spruce |
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Name a hardwood:
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*any one
Aspen, Birch, Cherry, Elm, Hazel, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Teak |
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What would be a suitable hand tool for cutting shapes in wood?
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Coping saw
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What would be a suitable glue for joining wood to wood? What is the name of this joint
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Pva, butt/rub joint
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What would be a suitable finish to bring out the wood grain?
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Varnish
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Before sanding, the wood grain can be risen. How and why would this be done?
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Using water, it makes it smoother.
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What is Ergonomics?
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Ergonomics is the study of people in relation to the products they use and the environment they use them in.
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What is Anthropometrics? And why is it important to consider the data?
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The study of human dimensions.
It's important in order to make the product comfortable and easy to use for the user. |
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What is Aesthetics?
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The way a product looks.
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What is the function of a product?
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The function of a product relates to what it does.
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What is the primary function of a product?
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It is the main purpose of a product
*For example the primary function of a kettle is to boil water* |
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What is the secondary function of a product?
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It is an addition purpose that the product has.
*For example a secondary function of a DVD player could be to have a clock* |
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What is the target market of a product?
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It refers to the group of people it's aimed towards, the needs and wants are taken into consideration when designing in order to ensure the product is successful
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What process can be carried out to find out if a product is wanted by the public?
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Market research
*this can be carried out through surveys, questionnaires and user trials. |
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In terms of design, give one meaning of "Environment":
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1) The global enviroment and the issues that surround this/environmental issues
Or 2)The environment that a product is placed/used in |
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What is the Economics of a product?
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The amount of money that it takes to design, manufacture, transport, advertise and sell a product.
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Give two reasons why designers build models?
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*Any two
To test Develop ideas Communicate ideas |
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What are concept models usually made to test?
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The construction of the design and *helps work out how it will be manufactured*
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What are block models usually made to test?
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Ergonomics or Aesthetics
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State one advantage of using a 3D computer model:
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*any one
They are quick to produce Easily edited. |
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What can prototypes be made to test?
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All aspects of the design:
Ergonomics, Aesthetics, Function Manufacture & assembly |
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What is meant by "5th percentile"?
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Smallest size
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What is meant by "50th percentile"?
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Average size
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The design process:
Fill in the blanks Brief, Analysis, ___________, Research, ______ _____, Development, ____ _____, Working Drawing, Sequence of Operations, _________ |
*In order
Specification Initial ideas Final Design Evaluation |
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What is a Design Brief?
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A short statement explaining the problem and suggesting a possible solution
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Why is "research" carried out when designing a product?
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To gather information about a product or to aid the design of a new product
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