12 Paper Engineering And Bought In Components

Question 1

Fixed pivot

Answer 1

The point at which a lever can rotate. Normally attached to the base card with a split pin. The moving part or lever, will then pivot around the (fixed) location

Question 2

Floating pivot

Answer 2

A point at which two or more levers are joined together, usually with a split pin. It s allowed to move and is usually attached to another lever, usually with a split pin. Type of movement depends on type of mechanism

Question 3

Lever

Answer 3

A piece of card that can be attached in a number of different ways to other levers or the baseboard

Question 4

Components

Answer 4

Individual pieces of a product that are connected to another piece during assembly to make a final product

Question 5

LEDs

Answer 5

Light-emitting diodes

Question 6

HDPE

Answer 6

High density polyethylene. Is a thermoplastic, used for strong containers, bottles and garden furniture

Question 7

Making skills

Answer 7

How bought in components or other materials are the graphic components of a product

Question 8

What are the two reasons why components should be added or it should be combined with another material?

Answer 8

To physically support the graphic product, and to enhance the appearance of it