AS Product Design Resistant Materials Summer Pre-Work
Instructions 1.Read through the booklet and highlight the keywords 2.Using the examples provided complete the activities in this booklet for sections: A. Performance Analysis (6 marks) B. Materials and Components (9 marks) C. Manufacture (9 marks) D. Quality (6 marks) *Technical information about the products to analyse is provided in the Appendix at the back of this booklet. However, you are required to use this information to inform your own in-depth research into the materials, components and manufacturing processes identified in the activities.
Tools and equipment you will be expected to bring with you to every lesson: Textbook Eexcel A Level Design Technology: Product Design, Resistant Materials ISBN: General stationary Blue pens Black pens Red pens Highlighters 30 cm ruler Rubber Sharpener Pencil case A4 Leaver Arch File (with dividers and plastics wallets) Pad of A4 lined paper Specialist equipment A3 design folder (with handle) Colouring Pencils Marker/rendering pens Fine liners Pair of compasses A3 sketch book
A. Performance Analysis: Coffee Tables CRITERIAPRODUCT 1: Hatten TablePRODUCT 2:Trollsta TableANALYSIS Form Function User Requirements Performance Requirements Materials and components requirements Scale of production and costs
B. Materials and components analysis: Trollsta Table ComponentWhy selectedPossible alternativesSustainability Issues Legs Table Top
Legs: CNC Lathed. Material: Birch Table Top: Dip coated Table Top: Pressed mild steel around a band C. Manufacture: Trollsta Table
D. Quality Describe the meaning of ‘Quality Control’ (QC) in the manufacture of products and provide an example Describe the meaning of ‘Quality Assurance’ (QA) in the manufacture of products and provide an example
Appendix Support information