1. AQA A Level Product Design – Theory ChecklistName: AS (Unit 1)A2 (Unit 3) Theory TopicCovered / Notes?Revised? Section A Natural woods: hardwoods, softwoods, stock forms, applications Man-made boards: types, applications Laminates and veneers: types, applications Ferrous metals: types, stock forms, applications Non ferrous metals: types, stock forms, applications Alloys - (ferrous & non ferrous): types, applications Polymers: thermoplastics, thermosets, applications Biodegradable polymers: types, applications (including medical) Elastomers: types, applications Composites: types, applications Compliant materials: types, applications Smart materials: types, applications Modern materials: types, applications Product components: knock down fittings, fastenings, applications Adhesives: types, applications Section B Environmental / sustainability issues: reduce, reuse, recycle Ergonomics Anthropometrics Inclusive design: meeting the needs of all users Consumer safety Section C FABRICATION METHODS Woods: joining, knock down fittings, fastenings Metals: permanent joining, temporary joining Plastics: permanent joining FORMING METHODS Woods: steam bending, laminating, etc Metals: press forming, cupping, deep drawing, forging, casting (sand, die, investment), extrusion, etc Plastics: vacuum forming, line bending, etc Composites: lay up resin, laminating, etc Polymers: moulding (injection, blow, rotational, compression) Wastage processes: drilling, turning, milling, etc CAM manufacture: laser, 3D milling, 3D printing, etc Finishing materials: woods, metals, polymers Health and safety QA/QC Theory TopicCovered / Notes?Revised? Section A Natural woods: hardwoods, softwoods, stock forms, applications Man-made boards: types, applications Laminates and veneers: types, applications Ferrous metals: types, stock forms, applications Non ferrous metals: types, stock forms, applications Alloys - (ferrous & non ferrous): types, applications Polymers: thermoplastics, thermosets, applications Biodegradable polymers: types, applications (including medical) Elastomers: types, applications Composites: types, applications Compliant materials: types, applications Smart materials: types, applications Modern materials: types, applications Product components: knock down fittings, fastenings, applications Adhesives: types, applications Section B Major developments in Technology Product life cycle Design and Technology in society Role of the designer The marketing function Design methods Design process Safety / legislation Communication methods Illustration: 2D/3D sketching Enhancement: rendering, presentation, etc Information drawing: graphs, flowcharts, etc Modelling Use of ICT in design Development: spreadsheets, modelling software, etc Human needs: requirements of different client groups QA/QC Past and present designers Copyright protection Design methods: specifications, client requirements Product development / improvement: product evaluation using criteria Communication methods: designing products to solve problems Design in the human context: how human needs affect product design Sustainability / environmental concerns Section C ICT applications Manufacturing systems: batch, mass, flow, etc Product evaluation: subjective / objective analysis Systems and control