Year 8
Mass production of products
Working from a specification we are going to design and model a quality product. We will also look at some processes for how we might make the product in real life. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.
Year 8
Mass production of products
Working from a specification we are going to design and model a quality product. We will also look at some processes for how we might make the product in real life. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- use a broad range of manufacturing techniques including handcraft skills and machinery to manufacture products precisely
- follow procedures for safety and hygiene and understand the process of risk assessment
Equipment
Corrugated cardboard, greyboard, cartonboard, cutting mat, scissors, steel rule, craft knife, small home product / tool, cardboard packaging
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a prototype?
A prototype is a finish you give to materials.
A prototype is a template used to ensure consistency in manufacture.
A prototype is when you make products in large groups.
Q2.
True or false, mass production is a production method where products are made in large quantities, for example mobile phones?
False.
Q3.
Which of these statements is true?
Die cutting is a process that uses a laser beam to cut out 2d shapes.
Laser cutting is a process that uses a knife to cut out 2d shapes.
Mass production is producing products in specific groups.
Q4.
What are mood boards used for?
Mood boards are used to calculate the weight of a product.
Mood boards are used to gauge scale in a drawing.
Mood boards are used to work out the environmental impact of a product.
Q5.
This is a full scaled model of a measuring tape. What are the advantages of modelling in full scale?
A full scale model is always cheaper to make than a smaller scaled model.
A full scale model uses less materials which saves money.
A full scale model uses lots of material which is good for the environment.