Wood Flashcards
(23 cards)
What kinds of wood are there
Softwood, Hardwood
What saw would you use to cut a large sheet of thick plywood in half
A) Panel Saw
B) Tenon Saw
C) Coping Saw
A) Panel Saw
What saw would you use to cut a finger joint
A) Panel Saw
B) Tenon Saw
C) Coping Saw
B) Tenon Saw
What is the meaning of “TPI”
Teeth Per Inch
What sort of trees does hardwood come from
They come from Needle-like leaves that can survive winter
What category of wood is plywood?
Manufactured wood
List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of Manufactured board?
+ cheaper
+ strong
- not renewable
-
State a product that could be made from Pine and explain why it is an appropriate choice of material?
product = shelves
+ strong
+ cheap
Give an example of 2 finishes you could use on wood and explain why they are appropriate?
varnish - leaves the pattern / durable and waterproof
staining - makes is a colour
What is a sustainable forest?
forests that can be regrown
List two thermoplastics?
acrylic + nylon
What is a thermosetting?
it setes / harderns when heated
What are the three areas of ergonomics?
Anthroprmetrics
Phscolgy
Physilogy
Describe anthropometrics?
the study of body sizes adnd how sizes interact with a product
Give an example of a product where a designer has had to consider Physiology?
A mouse needs to fit a hand so it is conterfble
Explain how a car key uses psychology of design?
The clicking sound lets you know the car has unlocked
What type of product would have been blow moulded?
Plastic bottels
What type of plastic is urea formaldehyde?
Thermosetting plastic
What type of metal is stainless steel?
Ferrous to alloy
Describe why a designer would have to consider durability of an xbox controller?
Don’t want to have replace parts
Describe why a designer would have to consider aesthetics of an xbox controller?
needs to look good - so it beats other controllers
Describe why a designer would have to consider value for money of an xbox controller?
so it beats the compeitition + profit
With regards to ergonomics, what percentage of the population need to be able to use a chair?
50%
