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THE NEW DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY GCSE |
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PDF FILE - UPDATED VERSION - MATHEMATICS IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
This is a detailed booklet and includes numerous mathematical exercises based on the requirements of the new GCSE Design and Technology qualification. |
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FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY REVISION
CLICK HERE FOR A RANGE OF MATERIAL AND EXECRISES |
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FREE DOWNLOAD- FREE Sketch Easi Stencil (helps to make sketching and drawing in 3D easy) dxf file for a laser cutter. |
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FREE DOWNLOAD - Obilque Easi Stencil (an aid to drawing and sketching in oblique projection) |
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FREE DOWNLOAD - FREE Sketch Easi Again Stencil (Isometric, perspective and oblique, any angle, arcs, fillets, measuring and circles) dxf file for laser cutter. |
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FREE DOWNLOAD - FREE Circle Easi Ruler and Sketch Stencil (draw a vast range of circles easily, an aid for perspective, isometric and oblique, a protracter and accurate ruler, all in one stencil) information and dxf file for a laser cutter. |
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NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES |
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INDUSTRY |
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The impact of new and emerging technologies on: |
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The design and organisation of the workplace including automation and the use of robotics
Crowd Funding, Fair Trade and Cooperatives |
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Use the following links to investigate how emerging technology that is impacting on modern day manufacturing and production.
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Buildings and the place of work.
The physical layout of buildings and production lines |
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The increase in use of ICT has made manufacturing 'global'
Manufacturers need to plan production carefully, as it may take place over several countries. The physical layout to factories is another very important consideration.
Use the following links to investigate the layout of a production line and a Computer Integrated Manufacturing factory.
https://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/prodline1.html
https://www.technologystudent.com/rmprp07/intman1.html
SCHOOL BASED EXERCISE - PRODUCTION LINE
https://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/prodqs1.html
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Tools and Equipment
Use the links opposite to explore two major, manufacturing processes |
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ENTERPRISE |
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Enterprise based on the development of an effective business innovation:
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Crowd funding
Virtual marketing and retail - E-Commerce
Co-operatives
Fair trade. |
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SUSTAINABILITY |
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The impact of resource consumption on the planet:
Finite
Non–finite
Disposal of waste.
Carbon Footprint |
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Finite Resources - Resources that will eventually run out, e.g. oil.
SEE THE ENERGY GENERATION AND STORAGE
FOR MUCH MORE ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS
Non-Finite Resources - Resources that will not run out if managed correctly, e.g. natural wood, as trees / forests can be replaneted.
1. World Distribution of Natural Woods
2. World Map - Distribution of Forests and Woodlands
15. What is a Sustainable Forest?
16. Sustainability Questions
Revision Cards - Sustainable Design and Sustainable Materials
BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
CONTINIOUS IMPROVEMENT
6. Carbon Reduction Labels/Symbols - 1
7. Carbon Reduction Labels/Symbols - 2
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PEOPLE |
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How technology push/market pull affects choice.
Inclusive Design
People and ICT
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Changing job roles due to the emergence of new ways of working driven by technological change. |
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CULTURE |
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Changes in fashion and trends in relation to new and emergent technologies.
Respecting people of different faiths and beliefs.
How culture affects design and consumer choice |
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2. Colours, Feelings, Emotions and Atmosphere
3. Colour - Moods and Emotions
4. Colours and Cultures (Buildings)
5. Art Deco - 1
6. Art Deco - 2
7. Colours and Cultures (Countries)
8. Colours and Selling Products
RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS TO BE ADDED SOON
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SOCIETY |
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How products are designed and made to avoid having a negative impact on others:
Design for disabled, elderly and different religious groups.
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INCLUSIVE DESIGN TO BE ADDED SOON
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Positive and negative impacts new products have on the environment:
Continuous improvement, efficient working, pollution, global warming. |
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See above (SOCIETY SECTION)
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PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS |
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The contemporary and potential future use of:
automation.
Computer aided design (CAD)
Computer aided manufacture (CAM)
Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)
Just in time (JIT)
Lean manufacturing. |
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BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING - MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
5. Information Communication Technology - Developing and Modelling Ideas
3. What does CNC mean?
REVISION CARDS - Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture
7. The Designer and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Generated Models
TO BE ADDED - LEAN MANUFACTURE
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HOW THE CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES INFORMS DESIGN DECISIONS |
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That it is important to consider scenarios from different perspectives and considering:
Planned obsolescence
Design for maintenance
Ethics
The environment. |
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SEE "ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS (INCLUDING SUPERMARKETS) AND CUSTOMERS" IN THE SOCIETY SECTION (ABOVE)
3. Factors that Affect Product Development
6. The Life Cycle of a Product
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ENERGY GENERATION AND STORAGE |
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Understand how energy is generated and stored and how this is used as the basis for the selection of products and power systems. |
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FOSSIL FUELS
How power is generated from:
Coal, Gas and Oil.
Arguments for and against the selection of fossil fuels.
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HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - FRACKING
1. Hydraulic Fracking (also known as Fracking)
2. Revision Cards - Hydraulic Fracturing
PDF FILE - POSTER - HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
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NUCLEAR POWER |
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How nuclear power is generated.
Arguments for and against the selection of nuclear power.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY |
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How power is generated from:
Wind, Solar, Tidal, Hydro-electrical, Biomass.
Arguments for and against the selection of renewable energy.
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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING BATTERIES |
Kinetic pumped storage systems. Alkaline and re-chargeable batteries. |
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DEVELOPMENTS IN NEW MATERIALS |
MODERN MATERIALS |
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Developments made through the invention of new or improved processes eg Graphene, Metal foams and Titanium.
Alterations to perform a particular function eg Coated metals, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and Nanomaterials.
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METAL FOAMS
14. Introduction to Metal Foams and their Manufacture
15. The Practical Application of Metal Foams
PDF FILE - Metal Foams - Examination Questions
16. Revision Cards - Metal Foams
TITANIUM
14. What is Titanium?
15. Revision Cards - Titanium
GRAPHENE
16. What is Graphene?
17. Revision Cards - Graphene
18. Coated Metals - see finishes to Woods, Metals and Plastics
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS TO ADD TO www.technologystudent.com
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SMART MATERIALS |
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That materials can have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, or PH eg shape memory alloys, thermochromic pigments and photochromic pigments |
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SMART MATERIALS
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COMPOSITE MATERIALS |
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That composite materials are produced by combining two or more different materials to create an enhanced material eg glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and carbonfibre reinforced plastic (CRP). |
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COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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TECHNICAL TEXTILES |
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How fibres can be spun to make enhanced fabrics eg conductive fabrics, fire resistant fabrics, kevlar and microfibres incorporating micro encapsulation. |
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TO DO - CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS, FIRE RESISTANT FABRICS AND MICROFIBRES |
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SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DESIGNING
Consideration of electronic systems including programmable components to provide functionality to products and processes, and enhance and customise their operation |
INPUTS |
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The use of light sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors and switches. |
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SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Systems Approach to Designing and Problem Solving
3. Inputs and Outputs- Identification Question
INPUTS - LIGHT DEPENDENT RESISTORS
Light Dependent Resistors
25.Making a Light / Dark Sensor
OUTPUTS
1. LEDs
SIMPLE BUZZER - INPUT AND OUTPUT PROJECT
49. Steady Hand Game - Thyristor Circuit
PDF FILE - UPDATED STEADY HAND GAME AND RESOURCES
SPEAKER - AMPLIFIER KIT PROJECT WITH SPEAKER OUTPUT
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PROCESSES |
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The use of programming microcontrollers as counters, timers and for decision making, to provide functionality to products and processes. |
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1. Analogue / Digital Systems
You may wish to select only one type of Microcontroller to study. Also, no need to study this section in all its detail. Start by studying the first link to each of the subsections. You may only need to study the basics on each of the systems explained below.
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS |
Different types of movement |
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The functions of mechanical devices to produce linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating movements. |
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TYPES OF MOVEMENT/MOTION
1. Introduction to Types of Motion / Movement
2. Questions - Types of Movement / Motion
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CHANGING MAGNITUDE AND DIRECTION OF FORCE |
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Levers:
First order
Second order
Third order Linkages:
Bell cranks
Push/pull.Rotary systems:
CAMs and followers
Simple gear trains
Pulleys and belts. |
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FORCES, LEVERS, CENTRE OF GRAVITY
CAMS
VIDEO - WHAT ARE CAMS?
MECHANICAL TOY PROJECT
LINKAGES, CRANKS AND CRANK SHAFTS
You should study simple gear trains to satisfy the course requirements. Howeevr, more detailed links have been added below, if you feel there is a need extend your own learning. A series of maths based questions and answers are also included, although these are unlikely to appear in the examination (according to the sample paper).
GEARS, GEAR TRAINS AND COMPOUND GEARS
Video - What are Gears?
GEARS - EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
PULLEY SYSTEMS AND EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
PRACTICAL PROJECT - WITH LINKS TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
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MATERIALS AND THEIR WORKING PROPERTIES
The categorisation of the types and properties of the following materials. |
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PAPERS AND BOARDS |
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PDF - POSTER - PAPER AND BOARDS |
Papers including:
Bleed proof - TO ADD
Cartridge paper
Grid - TO ADD
Layout paper - TO ADD
Tracing paperboards including:
Corrugated card
Duplex board
Foil lined board
Foam core board
Injet Card - TO ADD
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PAPER AND BOARDS
2. How Paper and Card are Manufactured 3. Materials for Packaging - Paper and Card
4. More Materials for Packaging
5. Corrugated Card
6. Corrugated Plastic (Polypropylene)
Video - Laminated Card
7. Laminated Card
8. Laminated Card - Examination Question
5. Modern Light Weight Modelling Materias - DEPRON FOAM and ZEPRON FOAM
PROJECT - ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP AN INTEREST
IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO GROW THEIR OWN
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
1. Rich Picture - Encouraging Children to Develop an Interest in the Environment
2. Design Brief and Idea 1
3. Fruit And Vegetables - Healthy Eating - Symbol
4. Fruity Snacks - Writing Styles
5. Seed Packaging Isometric Drawing
6. Estimated Two Point Perspective Drawing - Seed Box
7. Idea 2 - Seed Box
8. Selected Idea for Seed Box Design
9. Drawing with Grids - Fruity Snack Container
10. Orthographic Drawing - Fruity Snack and Seed Packaging
IMPORTANT The following link takes you to the entire graphics section of www.technologystudent.com. The bottom half of this section has a series of examination based 'graphics' projects, mainly based on paper and card.
https://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/drawdex.htm
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NATURAL AND MANUFACTURED TIMBERS |
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PDF - POSTER - STOCK FORMS - WOODS, METALS AND PLASTICS |
An overview of the main categories and types of natural and manufactured timbers:
Hardwoods including:
Ash
Beech
Mahogany
Oak
Balsa
Softwoods including:
Larch
Pine
Spruce
Manufactured boards including:
Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
Plywood
Chipboard. |
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There is only a need to study the materials listed opposite. More detail has been added so that you can extend your own knowledge of this interesting area.
BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING EXERCISES - INITIAL PREPARATION OF WOODS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
1. An Introduction to Materials
Video - World Distribution of Natural Woods / Forests
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METALS AND ALLOYS |
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PDF - POSTER - STOCK FORMS - WOODS, METALS AND PLASTICS |
An overview of the main categories and types of metals and alloys:
Ferrous Metals including:
Low carbon steel
Cast Iron
High carbon/tool steel
Non Ferrous Metals including:
Aluminum
Copper
Tin
Zinc Alloys including:
Brass
Stainless steel
High speed steel.
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BOX LEARNING EXERCISES- INDEPENDENT LEARNING EXERCISES - METALS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
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POLYMERS
An overview of the main categories and types of polymers
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PDF - POSTER - STOCK FORMS - WOODS, METALS AND PLASTICS |
Thermoforming including:
Acrylic (PMMA)
High impact polystyrene (HIPS
High density polythene (HDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Thermosetting including:
Epoxy resin (ER)
Melamine-formaldehyde (MF)
Phenol formaldehyde (PF)
Polyester resin (PR)
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BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING - POLYMERS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
SEE THE SUSTAINABILITY SECTION FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS.
20. Low Density Polyethylene Questions
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TEXTILES |
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An overview of the main categories and types of textiles:
Natural Fibres including:
Cotton
Wool
Silk
Synthetic Fibres including:
Polyester
Polyamide (nylon)
Elastane (lycra)
Blended and Mixed Fibres including:
Cotton/polyesterwoven including:
Plain weavenon-woven including:
Bonded fabrics
Felted fabrics
Knitted Textiles including:
Knitted fabrics. |
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WORK TO BE ADDED TO THIS SECTION - WHEN www.technologystudent.com IS UPDATED
27. Nylon (Polyamide) - An Introduction
28. What is Nylon and how it is Manufactured ?
29. Revision Cards - Nylon
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES |
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Know and understand physical properties such as:
Absorbency (resistance to moisture)
Density
Fusibility
Electrical and thermal conductivity.
Know and understand working properties such as:
Strength
Hardness
Toughness
Malleability
Ductility and Elasticity. |
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PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Video - Propertes of Materials
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - WORKSHOP TESTING
A PRACTICAL APPROACH - CLASS ACTIVITY
https://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/matsres1.html
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SPECIALIST TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES
Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the following specialist technical principles |
FORCES AND STRESSES
REINFORCEMENT
TRIANGULATION |
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TYPES OF MOVEMENT/MOTION
FORCES AND STRESSES
1. Different Types of Forces
2. Struts and Ties
3. Structural Forces
4. More Forces in Action
5. Even More Forces In Action
6. Static and Dynamic Loads and Mechanical Advantage
7. Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
REINFORCEMENT
LAMINATING MATERIALS
7. Plywood
8. Laminated Veneers and Steam Bending
5. Corrugated Card
6. Corrugated Plastic (Polypropylene)
TRIANGULATION
NETS / DEVELOPMENTS
10. The Self Locking Package
11. Hexagonal Packages
12. Gift Box with Integral Handle
13. Gift Box - Small Scale
14. Packaging Exam Question - 1
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ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FOOTPRINT |
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SEE CARBON FOOTPRINT IN THE SUSTAINABILITY SECTION
Social, Ethical and Moral Issues - an extensive PDF download. This includes class activities, group work, key fact cards, discussion mats etc..... Can also be used for A Level
RECYCLING
Video - Various Forms of Recycling
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SCALES OF PRODUCTION |
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BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING - MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
Video - Batch Production of CDs/DVDs
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
13. Series of Examination Questions related to Mass Production in a School Workshop
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SOURCES AND ORIGINS |
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Primary sources of materials and the main processes involved in converting into workable forms for at least one material area. |
PAPER AND CARD AND USING AND WORKING WITH THESE MATERIALS |
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PAPER AND CARD - ORIGIN AND PROPERTIES
2. How Paper and Card are Manufactured
3. Materials for Packaging - Paper and Card
4. More Materials for Packaging
5. Corrugated Card
7. Laminated Card
8. Laminated Card - Examination Question
7. The Life Cycle of Natural Wood
15. Sustainability - What is a Sustainable Forest?
3. REVISION CARDS - Sustainable Design and Sustainable Materials
WORKING WITH PAPER AND CARD
1. Paper and Card Sizes - ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation)
2. Paper and Card Weight / Grammage
PDF FILE - PAPER WEIGHT AND SIZE LEAFLET AND POSTER
Modelling Materials Examination Question - 2
REVISION CARDS - Models and Prototypes
Model Making - Tools and Equipment - 1
Model Making - Tools and Equipment - 2
Model Making - Tools and Equipment - 3
Model Making - Tools and Equipment - 4
9. Manufacturing Nets / Developments by Hand
10. Manufacturing Nets / Packaging in Industry - Small Scale Production
11. Vinyl Cutter Exercise
13. Manufacturing Nets /Packaging in Industry - Large Scale Production
10. Printing Effects - Varnishing and UV Varnishing
11. Printing Effects - Laminating
12. Printing Effects - Embossing
13. Printing Effects - Embossing - The Visually Impaired
PRINTING PROCESSES AND PRINTING EFFECTS
Video - Industrial Printing Processes
3. The Letterpress (1)
4. The Letterpress (2)
5. The Rotary Letterpress
6. Screen Printing
7. Lithography
Video - FOIL BLOCKING / FOIL STAMPING and DIGITAL FOIL HOT STAMP MACHINE
8. Foil Blocking
9. The Photocopier
Video - PRINTING PROCESSES 3 - UV VARNISHING, LAMINATING AND EMBOSSING
10. Printing Effects - Varnishing and UV Varnishing
11. Printing Effects - Laminating
12. Printing Effects - Embossing
13. Printing Effects - Embossing - The Visually Impaired
14. The Die Cutter
15. The Need for Printing Effects - Including Die Cutting
16. CD ROM Packaging - Direct Printing
17. Manufacturing Nets/Developments - CD ROM Packaging
18. Flexographic Printing
20. Web-Fed Printing Process
PDF FILE - EXAMINATION QUESTION - PRINTING TECHNIQUES - STARTER / PLENARY
A PRACTICAL ACTIVITITIES
A range of practcial projects using card and modelling materials, based on examination questions, can be found by following the link. They are found at the bottom half of the page.
https://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/prddex1.html
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TIMBER BASED PRODUCTS AND WORKING WITH THESE MATERIALS
FINISHES TO NATURAL WOODS AND COMPLAINT BOARDS |
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Use you own knowledge in this area, to select the specific knowledge that you feel you need to teach. There is far too much detail below, so you will need to consider what should be left out. this may depend on the nature of the workshops you can access.
TIMBER BASED PRODUCTS - ORIGIN AND PROPERTIES
Video - Felling, Preparation of Natural Wood and Seasoning.
BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING EXERCISES - INITIAL PREPARATION OF WOODS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
Video - PREPARATION OF TIMBER AFTER SEASONING
FINISHES TO WOODS
1. Preparing Natural Wood before a Finish is Applied
2. Sanding / Glass Papering Natural Wood
3. Varnish
4. Wood Dye and Stain
5. Natural Woods and Wax
6. Natural Wood and Oil Finishes
7. Shellac and Polishes
8. Paint as a Finish
9. Veneer
10. Revision Cards - General Preparation of Woods
11. Revision Cards - Abrasives, Varnish, Wood Dye and Stain
12. Revision Cards - Wax, Oils and Polish Finishes
13. Revision Cards - Paint Finish to Woods
PDF FILE - POSTER - NATURAL WOOD FINISHES
PDF FILE - POSTER OF REVISION CARDS - WOOD FINISHES
FINISHES TO BE ADDED
SHAPING, CUTTING AND PROCESSING
A RANGE OF DESIGN AND PRACTICAL PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND FOLLOWING THE LINK. LOOK AT THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE:
https://www.technologystudent.com/joints/joindex.htm
LAMINATED PARTS
6. Manufacturing the Eames lounge Chair - Laminated Parts / Components
Using Flexiply to Shapes and Forms
WOOD TURNING
Video - An Introduction to Wood Turning
CNC ROUTERS
10. 3D Manufacture using CNC Machines
12. Manufacturing a Basic DVD / CD Storage Unit - Batch Production
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METAL BASED PRODUCTS AND WORKING WITH THESE MATERIALS
FINISHES TO METALS |
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METAL BASED PRODUCTS - ORIGIN AND PROPERTIES
Video - IRON ORE AND STEEL PRODUCTION
BOX LEARNING EXERCISES- INDEPENDENT LEARNING EXERCISES - METALS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
FINISHES TO METALS
JOINING METALS
OTHER POPULAR FORMS OF WELDING
1. Electric Arc Welding
2. Spot Welding
3. MIG Welding (Metal Inert Gas)
4. TIG Welding (Tungsten Inert Gas)
PDF FILE - Revision Cards - WELDING
PDF FILE - POSTER - WELDING
METALS - SHAPING AND PROCESSING
THE CENTRE LATHE - TURNING
Video - The Centre Lathe - An Introduction
MILLING
CASTING
Video - ALUMINIUM CASTING - PREPARING THE COPE AND DRAG– PART ONE
Video - ALUMINIUM CASTING – PART TWO - The furnace, heating aluminium and pouring.
POTENTIAL SMALL SCALE ALUMINIUM CASTING PROJECT
VIDEO - SMALL SCALE ALUMINIUM CASTING
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
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POLYMER BASED PRODUCTS AND WORKING WITH THESE MATERIALS |
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BOX LEARNING EXERCISES - INDEPENDENT LEARNING - POLYMERS
These exercises are ideal for independent learning, classwork and homework.
POLYMER BASED PRODUCTS - ORIGIN AND PROPERTIES
FURTHER SHAPING, PROCESSING AND MACHINING
1. Injection Moulding |
2. Extrusion |
3. Blow Moulding |
4. Examination Question - Injection / Blow Moulding |
5. Moulding through Compression |
6. Vacuum Forming - Blister Packaging |
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7. Examination Question (Part One) - Injection Moulding HIPS, HDPE, LDPE, PP, Acrylic (PMMA), ABS. |
8. Examination Question (Part Two) - Injection Moulding HIPS, HDPE, LDPE, PP, Acrylic (PMMA), ABS. |
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9. Vacuum Forming (two pages) |
10. Vacuum Forming Examination Question - 1 |
11. Vacuum Forming Examination Question - 2 |
12. Using a Strip Heater |
13. Strip Heater Question |
14. Sequence Drawing - Use of the Strip Heater |
15. The Profile Cutter |
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26. Further Questions and Answers on Plastics
20. Low Density Polyethylene Questions
21. LDPE and Extrusion Blow Moulding
22. Extrusion Blow Moulding - Question - 1
23. Extrusion Blow Moulding - Question - 2
24. Rotational Moulding
25. Rotational Moulding - Questions
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ELECTRONICS AND SYSTEMS |
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PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
1. Printed Circuit Boards
3. Manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards - 1
4. Manufacture of Printed Circuit Boards - 2
PRINTABLE WORKSHEET (MANUFACTURE OF PCBS)
9. Manufacture of PCBs - CNC Machines
SOLDERING
6. Soldering Techniques
7. What is Solder? Good and Bad Joints
8. Revision Cards - Soldering
STANDARD COMPONENTS
TYPE OF ICs (INTEGRATED CIRCUITS)
RESISTORS
PIC MICROCONTROLLERS
1. What is a PIC Microcontroller? What can it do?
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DESIGNING AND MAKING PRINCIPLES |
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Investigation, primary and secondary data
Environmental, social and economic challenge
The work of others.
Designers and Companies
Design Strategies:
Collaboration
User centered design
A systems approach (See the section "Systems Approach to Design)
Iterative design
Avoiding design fixation
Communication of design ideas
Prototype development
Selection of materials and components
Tolerances
Material management
Specialist tools and equipment
Specialist techniques and processes
Freehand sketching, isometric and perspective
2D and 3D drawings
System and schematic diagrams
Annotated drawings that explain detailed development or the conceptual stages of designing
Exploded diagrams to show constructional detail or assembly
Working drawings: 3rd angle orthographic, using conventions, dimensions and drawn to scale
Audio and visual recordings in support of aspects of designing: eg interviews with client or users
Mathematical modelling
Computer based tools |
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PDF FILE - POSTER - DESIGN STRATEGIES
RESEARCH COLLECTED THROUGH THE ITERATIVE DESIGN CYCLE
PDF FILE - CLICK HERE FOR AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ITERATIVE DESIGN PROCESS
(PREPARATION FOR CHANGES TO THE TEACHING OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE UK, FOR 2017)
Courtesy of the World Association of Technology Teachers
1. How Iterative Design Works
2. CYCLE ONE - From Design Problem to Specification (User Centered Design)
3. CYCLE TWO - From Design Concept to Initial Testing
4. CYCLE THREE - From Improved Designs to Initial Evaluation / Conclusions
5. CYCLE FOUR - From Selected Idea to Evaluation and Modifications
PDF FILE - SUMMARY CARDS - ITERATIVE DESIGN CYCLE
PDF FILE - DESIGN SHEETS FOR DISPLAY IN A CLASSROOM
Avoiding Design Fixation
FOR A RANGE OF DRAWING AND SKETCHING TECHNIQUES GO TO:
https://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/drawdex.htm
SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DESIGN
1. The Systems Approach to Design
2. Control Systems
3. Control Systems - an Example
COLLABORATION
REVISION CARDS - Design Strategies
PRIMARY SOURCES OF DATA
Customer Profile Questionnaire
Client/Customer Profile Sheet
Materials Research / Development - a Practical Approach
Materials Research / Development Summary Sheet
Advanced Material Tests
Focussed Analytical Research of Existing Products
Focussed Ergonomics Research based on the Direct Needs of the Client.
Survey / Questionnaire
Focussed Questionnaire
Product Review
Focussed Ergonomics Research based on the Direct Needs of the Client.
11. REVISION CARDS - The Difference between Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
15. ACTIVITY - Anthropometric Data and Handle Design
Testing and Evaluation - Why?
Testing and Evaluation Sheet 1
Testing and Evaluation Sheet 2
SECONDARY DATA SOURCES
Technical Data Sheet
THE WORK OF OTHER DESIGNERS AND COMPANIES
See
designers listed in the Designers, Design Movements and Companies Section
Iconic Design Exercise
PRACTICAL EXAMPLES: Developing A Design From A Theme (1)
Developing A Design From A Theme (2)
Practice Examination Question - Sample 'Theme' Development Design Sheet
Information collected from websites and publishers such as www.technologystudent.com
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
CLICK HERE FOR AN EXTENSIVE PDF FILE - MORALS, ETHICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL
MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATION
Justified Specification
The Manufacturing Specification.
COMMUNICATING DESIGN IDEAS
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATING DESIGNS
Sample Ideas Sheet 1
Sample Ideas Sheet 2 - Starting with an Existing Idea
Sample Ideas Sheet 3 - Starting with Properties of Materials
Sample Ideas Sheet - Starting with an Iconic Design
MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
Computer Generated Systems Model (Spreadsheets)
FOR A DETAILED RANGE OF COMMUNNICATION METHODS GO TO https://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/drawdex.htm
SPECIALIST TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
For a range of equipment and tools go to the following links, although you may want to explore several sections on www.technologystudent.com
https://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/equipex1.htm
https://www.technologystudent.com/joints/joindex.htm
https://www.technologystudent.com/cam/camex.htm
TOLERANCES
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
This explains ways of developing a prototype design
You may wish to visit
https://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/despro1.htm to explore a very detailed section on product design and development.
Modelling an Idea with Corrugated Card
The Card Model Development Section
Model Making - Record of Manufacture
Sample Scaled Model Summary Sheet
Sample Layout to Model Making Sequence Drawing Sheets
Model Making Sequence Drawing - 1
Model Making Sequence Drawing - 2
Below is an alternative way of presenting your design ideas and developing them, in an integrated way. The aim to produce good quality sheets, that show the development of your product, from a basic idea to a developed final design.
Click here for sheet 1
Click here for sheet 2
Click here for sheet 3
Click here for sheet 4
Click here for sheet 5
Click here for sheet 6
Click here for sheets 7, 8 and 9 (Final Developed Idea)
Click here for sheet 10 (Working Drawing and Isometric View)
HEALTH AND SAFETY - QUALITY CONTROL
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19. Nets / Developments and Tessellations and Packaging
See 'Continuous Improvement' (CI) in the Sustainabiltiy Section
See 'Standard Units' in the Electronics and Systems section
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The value of using measurement and marking out to create an accurate and quality prototype.
The use of data points and coordinates including the use of reference points, lines and surfaces, templates, jigs and/or patterns |
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Surface treatments and finishes |
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Know and understand that surface treatments and finishes are applied for functional and aesthetic purposes.
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2. Finishes - Woods, Metals and Plastics
17. Printing Effects - Varnishing and UV Varnishing
16. Aroma Pigments
8. Foil Blocking
11. Printing Effects - Laminating
12. Printing Effects - Embossing
13. Printing Effects - Embossing - The Visually Impaired
18. Sublimation Printing
PDF FILE - POSTER - NATURAL WOOD FINISHES
PDF FILE - POSTER - PRINTING PROCESSES
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