My Revision Notes: AQA A Level Design and Technology: Product Design
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English
ISBN
9781510432093
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Part 1 Technical principles
1 Materials and their applications
Mechanical properties of materials
Physical properties of materials
2 Classification of materials
Classification of materials
3 Methods for investigating and testing materials
Materials testing
Simple workshop tests
Industrial tests (A-level only)
4 Performance characteristics of paper and boards
Types of paper and boards
The performance characteristics
5 Performance characteristics of polymer-based sheet and film
Performance characteristics of polymer-based sheet and film
6 Performance characteristics of woods
Different stock forms of timber
Characteristics of wood
Different woods, performance characteristics and their applications
7 Performance characteristics of metals
Stock forms
Characteristics of metals and different applications for use
8 Performance characteristics of polymers
Stock forms
Characteristics of polymers
9 Biodegradable polymers
Characteristics of biodegradable polymers
Degradation
10 Composites
Characteristics of composites
11 Smart materials
Characteristics of smart materials
12 Modern materials
Characteristics of modern materials
13 Enhancement of materials
Polymer enhancement
Wood enhancement
Metal enhancement
14 Paper and board forming processes
Die cutting and creasing
Bending
Laser cutting
15 Polymer processes
Polymer processes
16 Metal processes
Metal processes
Addition/fabrication processes
Temporary fasteners and joining methods
Wasting processes
17 Wood processes
Addition/fabrication processes
Forming processes
18 Adhesives and fixings
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
Contact adhesive
UV hardening adhesive
Solvent cement
Epoxy resin
Jigs and fixtures
19 The use of finishes
Paper and board finishing
Paper and board printing processes
Polymer finishing
Metal finishing
Cathodic protection
Wood finishing
20 Modern industrial and commercial practice
Scales of production
Efficient use of materials
The use of computer systems
Sub-assembly
21 Digital design and manufacture
Computer aided design (CAD)
Computer aided manufacture (CAM)
Virtual modelling (A-level only)
Rapid prototyping processes
Electronic data interchange (A-level only)
Production, planning and control (PPC) networking (A-level only)
22 The requirements for product design and development
Product development and improvement
Inclusive design
23 Health and safety
Safe working practices
Safety in products and services to the customer
24 Protecting designs and intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP)
Copyright and design rights
Patents
Registered designs
Trademarks and logos
Open design
25 Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal
Ease of manufacture
Disassembly (A-level only)
26 Feasibility studies
Computer modelling in production planning
Feasibility studies and costings
Feasibility modelling in design
Testing prototypes
27 Enterprise and marketing in the development of products
The importance of marketing and brand identity
Collaborative work (A-level only)
28 Design communication
Report writing
The use of graphs, tables and charts
2D and 3D drawing
Dimensioning and details for manufacture
29 Modern manufacturing systems
Exam practice
Part 2 Designing and making principles
1 Design methods and processes
Iterative design process
User-centred design (UCD)
2 Design influences, styles and movements
Design influences, styles and movements
3 Designers and their work
Designers and their work
4 Socio-economic influences
Post-First World War
The Second World War
Contemporary times
5 Major developments in technology
Microelectronics
New materials
New methods of manufacture
Advancements in CAD/CAM
6 Social, moral and ethical issues
Sustainable materials and ethical production
Cultural acceptability
Inclusive design
Social problems
Fairtrade
The six Rs of sustainability
7 Product life cycle (A-level only)
The stages of the product life cycle (PLC)
Redefining and redeveloping products
8 Design processes
The use of a design process
9 Critical analysis and evaluation
How to critically analyse and evaluate
Testing and evaluating products in industrial or commercial contexts
Use of third-party feedback in the testing and evaluation process
10 Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and processes
Using the correct tools and equipment for specific tasks
Ensuring your own safety and that of others
Development of designs (A-level only)
The manufacturing process (A-level only)
Selecting the most appropriate manufacturing process
The importance of health and safety
11 Accuracy in design and manufacture
Measuring and marking out (AS-level only)
The importance of accuracy
How testing can eliminate errors
Measuring aids
12 Responsible design
Environmental issues
Conservation of energy and resources
13 Design for manufacture and project management
Planning for accuracy and efficiency
Making recommendations for accuracy (A-level only)
Quality assurance (QA) (A-level only)
Quality control (QC)
14 National and international standards in product design (A-level only)
British Standards Institution (BSI)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Directives and labelling initiatives
Exam practice
Success in the examination
AS-level
A-level
Tips on preparing for written exams
Sample examination questions
Glossary
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