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The product shown to the left is a ‘picnic chair. It is made in one piece from a type of plastic and there are no joints. |
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| 2. Describe four properties the material possesses and why each property is important for the product. | ||
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3. Below is a piece of machinery that is used to manufacture the picnic chair. Name the machine, label the parts and describe the process of manufacture. |
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4. The outside furniture seen below is manufactured from steel flats and rectangular section steel. There are a number of safety issues with this design. List three safety issues. |
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How can the design be improved and in particular how can it be made safe. Use sketches and notes to explain your suggestions. |
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