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What is the function of To remove material by drilling through. Creates a
the drill bit? circular hole.
What material is the drill High Carbon Steel (HCS) / High Speed Steel (HSS)
bit?
What is the function of To hold the drill bit securely. Holds different sized
the chuck? drill bits.
What material is the High Carbon Steel (HCS)
chuck?
What is the function of Comfort and grip when using the drill.
the handle?
What material is the ABS / HIPS
casing of the hand drill?
What material is the over TPE (Rubber)
moulding on the handle?
Complex shapes
Name 3 advantages of
Fast process
Injection Moulding.
Mass production
Moulds are expensive to buy/make
Name 3 disadvantages of
Initial set up costs are high
Injection Moulding.
Some very complex shapes are impossible
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What is a die? (casting) A mould made of metal
What is pressure die Forcing molten metal under high pressure into a
casting? mould (die).
Give 1 advantage of Good surface finish
pressure die casting.
Give 1 disadvantage of Dies (moulds) are expensive to make.
pressure die casting.
Name 2 advantages of They don't come loose
permanent joints. They are strong
Name 1 disadvantage of They can't be taken apart for maintenance
permanent joints.
Give an example of a Welding / Brazing / Soldering / Riveting / Adhesives
permanent joint.
Give an example of a Threaded fastenings
temporary joint.
What is electroplating? Depositing a layer of metal using electrolysis.
What is galvanising Dipping a steel part in molten zinc.
What is the material of LDPE
the casing of the hand
held vacuum?
What is the material used PVC
on the cable?
What is a risk Identifying a hazard and its risk. Then controlling the
assessment? risk.
What are templates? Standard shapes that are used as patterns
A work holding or positioning device that is not
What is a jig?
fixed to the machine bed.
A work holding or positioning device that is fixed to
What is a fixture?
the machine bed.
What is quality control? Finding parts not made to the correct dimensions.
What is quality Planning and doing things to make sure that the
assurance? product is made right the first time.
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Terms in this set (61)
What is the function of To remove material by drilling through. Creates a
the drill bit? circular hole.
What material is the drill High Carbon Steel (HCS) / High Speed Steel (HSS)
bit?
What is the function of To hold the drill bit securely. Holds different sized
the chuck? drill bits.
What material is the High Carbon Steel (HCS)
chuck?
What is the function of Comfort and grip when using the drill.
the handle?
What material is the ABS / HIPS
casing of the hand drill?
What material is the over TPE (Rubber)
moulding on the handle?
Complex shapes
Name 3 advantages of
Fast process
Injection Moulding.
Mass production
Moulds are expensive to buy/make
Name 3 disadvantages of
Initial set up costs are high
Injection Moulding.
Some very complex shapes are impossible
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What is a die? (casting) A mould made of metal
What is pressure die Forcing molten metal under high pressure into a
casting? mould (die).
Give 1 advantage of Good surface finish
pressure die casting.
Give 1 disadvantage of Dies (moulds) are expensive to make.
pressure die casting.
Name 2 advantages of They don't come loose
permanent joints. They are strong
Name 1 disadvantage of They can't be taken apart for maintenance
permanent joints.
Give an example of a Welding / Brazing / Soldering / Riveting / Adhesives
permanent joint.
Give an example of a Threaded fastenings
temporary joint.
What is electroplating? Depositing a layer of metal using electrolysis.
What is galvanising Dipping a steel part in molten zinc.
What is the material of LDPE
the casing of the hand
held vacuum?
What is the material used PVC
on the cable?
What is a risk Identifying a hazard and its risk. Then controlling the
assessment? risk.
What are templates? Standard shapes that are used as patterns
A work holding or positioning device that is not
What is a jig?
fixed to the machine bed.
A work holding or positioning device that is fixed to
What is a fixture?
the machine bed.
What is quality control? Finding parts not made to the correct dimensions.
What is quality Planning and doing things to make sure that the
assurance? product is made right the first time.
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