Product Design Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is meant be life cycle?
All the stages of a products existence from its design and creation through to the end of its life
What does sustainability mean?
The ability of materials to be used wisely with little or no negative impact in the environment
What does the jacket safety sign mean and what is the risk?
Must wear apron or overall.
Protection of clothing from dust, paint and chemicals
What does the goggles safety sign mean and what is the risk?
Must wear goggles
Risk - dust, sparks and particles in your eyes
What does the gloves safety sign mean and what is the risk?
Must wear gloves
Risk - potential to burn, solvents on skin
What does the mask safety sign mean and what is the risk?
Wear a dust mask
Risk - breathing in dust or particles
What does the ear defenders safety sign mean and what is the risk?
Wear ear defenders
Risk - ear damage from prolonged noise exposure
What is the COSHH?
Control of substances hazardous to health
What does off shoring mean?
The movement of a company operation to another country
What does out sourcing mean?
The use of a third party contractor to carry out work and supply services
What is a risk assessment?
An examination of the possible risks in an area and a statement of how they should be a managed
What three things do designers have the responsibility of ensuring?
Products are safe and will not cause injury
Products are correctly labelled with any safety necessary safety warnings
Quality control checks have been implemented
What three questions could be considered when designing?
Are the materials toxic?
Is the product safe for customer use?
Will it contaminate the environment?
What are three advantages of using CAD/CAM?
Managing production schedules
Ability to see a drawing from different angles
Being able to test a design through testing software
What is a jig?
Simple device that speeds up marking out and completing repetitive tasks
What is quality control?
The process of maintaining standards in manufacture products
What is ergonomics?
The study of the way products can be designed so that they produce the best experience for users
Name three renewable energy sources?
Wave energy
Wind energy
Hydroelectric energy
Name three fossil fuels?
Coal
Oil
Gas
What should a design comfier when picking materials regarding their energy consumption?
Can be recycled?
Energy used to extract?
Energy reduced in manufacturing?
Efficient modes of delivery?
What is the point of disassembly of products?
Easier repairing of parts
Easier swapping of parts
Increases products lifetime
Better for environment
What is planned obsolescence?
The practice of designing products with a limited lifetime
How is planned obsolescence negative?
Means more money is wasted on buying and replacing products
Mean more materials and parts go to waste
How can planned observe be positive?
Food manufactures have sell by dates to stop health hazards
Some types of plastic is made to biodegrade so it’s better for the environment but then only have a limited lifespan
