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Production in Plastics
Plastics
At each station you will find an item manufactured in plastic. You will be given 5 minutes at each station to
(a) Identify the material used. (1 mark) (b) Justify the choice of the material used in the manufacture of each item. (2 marks) (c) State the method of manufacture and explain what visual evidence indicates this manufacture method. (2 marks) e.g. Polypropylene is a suitable choice of plastic for the manufacture of the lamp as it is suited to injection moulding. Polypropylene is also a rigid plastic, which is important as the lamp needs to be sturdy.
e.g. The lamp has been injection moulded. The visual evidence that indicates that the lamp has been injection moulded are the ejection pin marks on the underside.
S. Smith - Higher Product Design
(a)Justify why each of these two processes were used to manufacture these components. (4 marks) (b)State and Justify a plastic that could be used for the bottle or cap. (2 marks) Extension The companys advert makes several statements about the features of products packaging. (c) From a consumers point of view, describe how these features may make a product more appealing. (2 mark)
S. Smith - Higher Product Design
Enclosed Infant Seat Price Rotational moulded Polypropylene. Stainless steel hangers. Available in a variety of colours. Safety Tested to hold a weight of up to 2200 kg. Recommended for use by infants between 6 months 3 years.
The two swing seats shown are both mass produced by the same company. The company explain that the seats can be hung from a tree branch or a swing frame. (a) Give four reasons why these chairs are suitable for mass production. (4 marks) (b) Justify Polypropylene as the choice of material in the production of the seats. (4 marks) Extension (c) Outline a product specification for these types of chairs. (6 marks) (d) Describe the appeal of both seats from a consumers viewpoint. (4 marks)
Flat Seat Price Rotational moulded Polypropylene. Stainless steel hangers. Safety tested to hold a weight of 2100 kg. .Recommended for use by children aged 5years and over. Suitable for use by adults up to the 95th percentile.
4. Chocolate Packaging
Chocolates and their packaging are shown below (a) Name and justify a suitable method of producing the packaging. (3 marks) (b) Name and justify a suitable plastic for this process. (3 marks) Extension (c) Explain the health, safety and environmental issues associated with the production and use the chocolate packaging shown. (4)
Production in Wood
Hardwoods Softwoods Manufactured Boards
S. Smith - Higher Product Design
Think about how you want to teach your subject to other people. Do you want to use an activity, poster or ICT? As a group you must ensure that each member of the team makes an equal contribution.
Assembled using knock down fittings Chip board with melamine formaldehyde laminate work surface.
Production in Metals
Metals
At each station you will find an item manufactured in metal. You will be given 5 minutes at each station to
(a) Identify the material used and state how you are able to recognise this material. (1 mark) (b) Justify the choice of the material used in the manufacture of each item. (2 marks) (c) State the method of manufacture and explain what indicates this method of manufacture. (2 marks)
e.g. Sheet Stainless steel is a suitable material choice for the sink because it is resistant to corrosion which is important because the product will constantly come into contact with water. Also, sheet stainless steel is a suitable material to use in the press forming manufacture process.
e.g. The sink has been manufactured using the process of press forming. There are no sharp corners on the shaped parts of the sink. Sharp corners are avoided in press forming as they can result in the sheet material being thin and weak.
S. Smith - Higher Product Design
6. Toy Car
A mass produced toy car is shown below.
Poly-methacrylate (acrylic) windows (a) State and justify one metal that is suitable for the manufacture of the doors and body of the toy car. (2 marks) (b) Describe what visual evidence would suggest that the parts had been produced using die casting. (2 marks) (c) Explain why the manufacturer might have elected to use acrylic rather than glass for the windows. (1 mark) Extension This car could appeal to several different consumer groups. (d) Describe the quality issues involved for: the parent of a child user; an adult toy collector. (6 marks)
7. Spaghetti Spoon
Below and right is a kitchen utensil designed to help the user serve spaghetti.
The utensil has been produced using a process of piercing, blanking and press forming. (a)Explain why the utensil is suitable for mass production. (3 marks) (b)State and justify a suitable metal for the production of the kitchen utensil. (2 marks) Extension
(c) With reference to the manufacture of this item describe the Just In Time (JIT) method of production. (2 marks) (d) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this type of production. (2 marks)
S. Smith - Higher Product Design
8. Spanner
Find a good drop forged product.
A good product with questions about extrusion in metals and plastics. Possibly about electrical wire and insulation.