Design Technology: Access FM Factors

Study Notes

Design Technology

Aesthetic: The appearance of a product, considering how it looks and its visual appeal.

User and Environmental Factors

Customer: Who the product is intended for, considering their needs and preferences.
Environmental: The impact of the product on the environment, considering sustainability and eco-friendness.
Safety: The risk of injury or harm when using the product, ensuring it is safe for users.
Cost: The price of the product, considering production costs and customer affordability.
Size: The dimensions of the product, ensuring it fits its intended purpose.

CAD and CAM

CAD (Computer Aided Design): Software used for design and prototyping.
- Advantages: Quicker production, digital sharing, collaborative work, easier mistake correction, and copy/paste functionality.
- Disadvantages: Cost of software, training costs, computer hacking, and power loss.
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture): Hardware used for manufacturing.
- Advantages: Quicker production, identical products, and 24/7 operation.
- Disadvantages: Cost of machines, setup costs, training costs, machine breakdown, and downtime.

Classification of Woods

Natural woods:
- Hardwood/Deciduous: Examples include broadleaf trees.
- Softwood/Evergreen: Examples include evergreen trees.
Man-made/Manufactured Wood:
- Examples: Plywoods, Fibre Boards, Particle Boards, MDF, plywood, blockboard, chipboard, laminboard, and battenboard.

Tools and their Function

Coping saw: Cuts intricate shapes.
File: Flattens wooden surfaces and removes dowels and small pieces.
Tenon saw: Makes deep accurate cuts and fast straight cuts without binding.
Glasspaper: Smooths surfaces and wears relatively quickly.
Marking gauge: Easily marks out lines for cutting.

Fixtures and Fittings

Nut and bolt:
Rivet:
Screw:
Nail:

Fonts

Arial
Cinzel
Comic Sans MS
Lobster
Caveat

Prototyping

A prototype is a first version of a product to test ideas until it resembles the final product.
Advantages: Allows for visualization and changes before production.
Disadvantages: Can be costly and may not meet customer expectations.

Safety Rules in the Workshop

Wear goggles
Wear an apron
Follow teacher's guidance
Use hand tools carefully
Keep hands away from machines
No running
Tied back hair

Adhesive Types

PVA: A non-toxic, water-based wood glue.
Hot Glue Gun: Bonds woods, plastic, paper, and cards.
Super Glue: Forms strong bonds quickly.
2-part Epoxy glue: Bonds a wide range of substances like metal, glass, and wood.
Tensol cement: Gives off dangerous fumes, must be used outside with caution.
Contact Adhesive: Must be used outside, with materials prepared 20 minutes before gluing.
Glue stick: Used on paper or soft materials.

Card Classification

Thin card: 2-sheet, 200 micron, 150-160gsm
Flexible card: 3-sheet, 230 micron, 170-180gsm
Medium card: 280-300 microns, 210-240gsm or 350-380 microns, 270-290gsm

Description

This quiz covers the factors to consider when designing a product, including aesthetics, customer, environmental impact, safety, cost, size, function, and material. It also touches on the basics of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and its advantages.