CAD/CAM
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Name a man made wood
MDF
What is the name of the saw used to cut wood in a straight line?
Tenon Saw
What is the first stage of the design process?
Design Brief
What is a CAD software used in school?
Fusion
TinkerCAD
Blender
Shapr3D
What group of plastics does Acrylic belong to?
Thermoplastic/ thermoforming
What is the name of the fixed machinery tool used to drill holes?
Pillar drill
What is the purpose of a mood board?
To gather inspiration for possible ideas
What is an advantage of using CAD/CAM?
It can manufacture multiple products accurately and quickly.
What is MDF/How is MDF made?
Scrap sawdust from other woods, glues together using resin
What is the main purpose of a coping saw?
It is used to manually cut curved edges, due to the shape (frame and thin blade rather than solid saw).
What is the purpose a specification?
To provide a set of design criteria to guide design work. This criteria should be set from previous research.
What is a disadvantage of CAD/CAM?
It is costly and requires training
What is a disadvantage of using MDF?
It can split easily during manufacture if care is not taken
Easily damaged when wet
H&S for using a pillar drill
Always stand when using, know where the stop button is, goggles/aprons on, hair tied back and fingers away from the drill
Why do designers create prototypes
To test a product, and then change and improve a design, in order to fit the needs to the user.
Name a CAM machine
Laser Cutter, 3D printer
A plastic sheet (H.I.P.S) is heated and then placed over a mould. Air is removed to form the shape.
What is the purpose of a file
To remove waste material, after using saw to a smoother finish.
What is an orthographic sketch?
Front, top and side view. This should be in line and include dimensions.