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compressive strength - -- <> ---the force at which a material breaks under pressure Inclusive design - -- <> ---The design of mainstream products and/or services so that they are accessible and usable by as many people as possible without the need for adaptation or specialised design. Empathic Design - -- <> ---The process of simulating conditions experienced by potential users of products, to assist with the development of successful products. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - -- <> --- Sets out the duties and responsibilities of both employers and employees for health and safety in the workplace. COSHH - -- <> ---Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Consumer Rights Act 2015 - -- <> ---This act sets out the basic rules which govern how consumers buy and businesses sell to them in the UK. BSI - -- <> ---British Standards Institution
Cartridge paper - -- <> ---An off-white paper which a textured surface used for sketching and rendering. Can also be used for printing Tracing paper - -- <> ---A paper used to transfer images from one surface to another Bleedproof paper - -- <> ---A paper similar to cartridge paper, but has a layer on top to avoid colours running. Usually used for marker rendering Watercolour paper - -- <> ---A paper used for watercolour painting and has textured surface Corrugated cardboard - -- <> ---A board used for most packaging boxes, is fairly impact resistant and brown in colour Duplex card - -- <> ---A card made up from two layers one paper, one side being glossy. Usually used for food packaging Treated paper - -- <> ---A paper which has a dye layer on top, making it suitable for photographic printing
Bleached card - -- <> ---A card which has been chemically treated to give it a lighter colour. Mostly used in greeting cards and high quality packaging Mount board - -- <> ---A board made from compressed fine cotton fibres to made a rigid board. Mostly used for presenting artwork Formed paper pulp - -- <> ---A board which is made from recycled paper, a sustainable alternative for packaging Metal effect card - -- <> ---A card which has a thin metal layer to enhance aesthetics, used for gift packaging Foil back/laminated card - -- <> ---A card which has a polymer film or foil to provide a water resistant layer. Used for drinks packaging Oak - -- <> ---A hardwood which is hard, tough, durable, high density. Has a good grain aesthetic. Mainly used for indoor furniture and flooring
Gas under pressure - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Corrosive - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Explosive - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Flammable - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Caution - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Oxidising - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Long-term health hazard - -- <> ---COSHH symbol Butt - -- <> ---A wood joint which glues together two flat edges Mitre - -- <> ---A wood joint which connects two 45 degree edges
Comb - -- <> ---A wood joint which has an odd number of combs Dovetail - -- <> ---A wood joint which is similar to a comb joint but has a dovetail (triangular shape) Knock-down fitting - -- <> ---A fitting that allows rapid assembly and disassembly, without damage to the parts being joined or separated Timber conversion - -- <> ---Converting logs into planks Seasoning - -- <> ---Drying timber (reducing moisture content) What are the 5 types of wood surface defects? - -- <> ---1. Split (end)
- Dead knot
- Live know
- Surface check/split
- Burr
Hardness - -- <> ---A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched Toughness - -- <> ---the ability of a material to resist fracture Plasticity - -- <> ---ability to be molded Ductility - -- <> ---The ability to be pulled into thin wires Malleability - -- <> ---the ability of a solid to be hammered without shattering Elasticity - -- <> ---The ability of a material to bounce back after being disturbed Density - -- <> ---the degree of compactness of a substance. Fusibility - -- <> ---Ability to become a liquid when heated
Magnetism - -- <> ---The force of attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials electrical conductor - -- <> ---A material through which electric charge can flow easily electrical insulator - -- <> ---a material through which charge cannot flow easily thermal conductor - -- <> ---a material through which thermal energy flows easily thermal insulator - -- <> ---a material through which thermal energy moves slowly thermal expansion - -- <> ---the expansion of matter when it is heated opaque - -- <> ---impossible to see through; preventing the passage of light
Smart materials - -- <> ---Materials which change in response to their surroundings, such as light levels or temperature. Modern materials - -- <> ---Materials that are developed through the invention of new or improved processes. toughness test - -- <> ---Izod impact test-Tough materials absorb impact, brittle materials shatter Paper stock forms - -- <> ---sizes from A0 (largest size) to A8 (smallest), each 'A' size is half the size of the previous one - for example, A4 is half the size of A3. compliant materials - -- <> ---materials that are flexible, such as textiles and some plastics gsm - -- <> ---grams per square meter Rough Sawn - -- <> ---Timber direct from the saw.
Planned square edge (PSE) - -- <> ---wood has only one edge that is planned accurately, the rest is rough sawn Planned all round (PAR) - -- <> ---wood has sides and edges that are all planned square, straight and level natural wood - -- <> ---wood that comes from trees and is available only at the maximum width of the tree Manufactured boards - -- <> ---Made from converting logs into a variety of forms and gluing them together to create sheet materials. mouldings - -- <> ---Pre-made moulding's such as skirting boards or wooden trims are readily available in standard lengths up to approximately 4 metres. Air seasoning - -- <> ---a traditional inexpensive method which involves stacking the wood under a shelter, protected from the rain. Air circulates between the planks to slowly remove the excess moisture kiln seasoning - -- <> ---more expensive but controlled method which is very quick and can take just a few weeks.
Phosphorescent pigments - -- <> ---Pigments that absorb light and then re-emit it over time (smart material) Photochromic pigments - -- <> ---A smart material which changes colour in response to a change in light e.g. sunglasses which tint in sunlight Electroluminescent wire - -- <> ---Thin copper wire coated in a phosphorescent material that glows in response to an alternating current Piezoelectric - -- <> ---the generation of a voltage across a solid when a mechanical stress is applied antistatics - -- <> ---Reduce the likelihood of the polymer building up a static charge. Thermal antioxidants - -- <> ---Prevent the polymer oxidising or discolouring due to excessive heat during processing. lubricants - -- <> ---materials that reduce friction
flame retardant - -- <> ---a substance that is applied to material to make it resistant to catching fire plasticisers - -- <> ---to make polymers soft and flexible e.g. plasticised PVC. Bio-batch additives - -- <> ---help reduce the degradation time using oxy-degradable, photo-degradable and hydro- degradable additives Antioxidants - -- <> ---Organic molecules that help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals preservatives - -- <> ---additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage Work hardening - -- <> ---Also known as strain hardening or cold working, this is the process of toughening a metal through plastic deformation. Annealing - -- <> ---heat (metal or glass) and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and toughen it.
thermo-forming - -- <> ---bath, food packaging calendering - -- <> ---thin polymer sheet or film line bending - -- <> ---acrylic boxes, shelves Lamination - -- <> ---boat hulls, train carriages, film props injection moulding - -- <> ---electrical products casings blow moulding - -- <> ---drink bottles, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles rotational moulding - -- <> ---traffic cones, kayaks, water tanks extrusion - -- <> ---solid rods, tubing, angular sections compression moulding - -- <> ---electrical light fittings, picnic plates and cups
Forming - -- <> ---no material is removed, but materials are deformed to produce the required shape Redistribution - -- <> ---the material is changed from one form to another without loss of material wastage - -- <> ---processes that cut away material to leave the desired shape. Press forming - -- <> ---metal seats, car body panels, boxes and containers spinning - -- <> ---saucepans, metal light shades, body of stainless steel kettles cupping and deep drawing - -- <> ---fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, drink cans drop forging - -- <> ---spanners, pliers and screwdrivers shafts
