Production methods

Question 1

What is a wasting process?

Answer 1

A process that removes material to shape or size a product, often producing waste material in the process.

Question 2

Give three examples of wasting processes for metals.

Answer 2

Drilling, Filing, Milling

Question 3

Give three examples of wasting processes for plastics.

Answer 3

Cutting with a coping saw, Drilling, Filing

Question 4

Give three examples of wasting processes for wood.

Answer 4

Sawing, Chiselling, Sanding

Question 5

What is a fabrication process?

Answer 5

A process where different components are joined together to make a finished product.

Question 6

Name two fabrication processes for metals.

Answer 6

Welding, Riveting

Question 7

Name two fabrication processes for plastics.

Answer 7

Solvent welding, Heat welding

Question 8

Name two fabrication processes for wood.

Answer 8

Wood joints (like dowel or mitre joints), Adhesive bonding (like PVA glue)

Question 9

Name three joining methods for metals.

Answer 9

Soft soldering, Brazing, Welding

Question 10

Name three joining methods for plastics.

Answer 10

Solvent cement, Heat welding, Mechanical fasteners (like nuts and bolts)

Question 11

Name three joining methods for wood.

Answer 11

Wood adhesives (PVA), Screws (countersunk or round-head), Traditional wood joints (like butt, dowel, or housing joints)