Unit 5B Timber Based Materials Worksheet 3 Task 1

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In the context of engineered wood, what is a potential downside of utilizing waste wood?

It limits design flexibility
It reduces sustainability
It increases material cost
It may lead to reduced structural integrity (correct)

What is a major advantage of using engineered wood over solid wood?

It is heavier
It is more expensive
It is more stable and strong due to glues used (correct)
It has a lower availability

When selecting timber for a project, why is it important to consider the tolerance levels?

To ensure precise dimensions and fit (correct)
To speed up the production process
To increase the project cost
To add aesthetic value to the project

What is a key benefit of using CNC routing in the manufacturing process?

Faster production time (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can the use of CNC wood lathes contribute to waste minimization in manufacturing?

By enabling intricate and efficient shaping of wood pieces (D) Signup and view all the answers

When considering waste minimization, what could be a disadvantage of utilizing materials not limited by the diameter of a tree trunk?

Higher material cost due to specialized processing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit to the manufacturer of using CNC machinery in commercial manufacturing?

Ability to produce large quantities of equal-sized parts (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can waste minimization benefit a manufacturer in commercial manufacturing using CNC machinery?

Decreases production costs by reducing material wastage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage that CNC routing offers over hand cutting in timber-based manufacturing?

Ability to cut screw holes, slots, and patterns in one process (C) Signup and view all the answers

In commercial turning with CNC wood lathes, what advantage do they offer for repeat production?

Efficiency in producing complex shapes and spirals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What would be a possible disadvantage of introducing CNC machinery to a skilled workforce?

Reduced need for highly skilled manual labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why can CNC machinery accommodate big sheets of material efficiently in commercial manufacturing?

Machines work quickly and efficiently, enabling swift product delivery to the market (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using CNC wood lathes in manufacturing timber-based products?

Increased accuracy and consistency in shaping wooden components (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of manufacturing timber-based products, what role does mechanisation play?

Reducing the need for skilled manual labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do stringent quality control measures benefit the manufacturing of timber-based products?

Increasing defect-free products (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a manufacturer to minimize waste in the production of timber-based products?

To reduce costs associated with material disposal (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does CNC routing contribute to the efficiency of manufacturing timber-based products?

By allowing for precise and complex cuts in wood (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between mechanisation and automation in the context of manufacturing timber-based products?

Mechanisation focuses on human-operated machines while automation involves self-operating machinery (A) Signup and view all the answers