Wastage (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What do side cutters do?
What do side cutters do?
Cut wires close to circuit boards for neat connections
What do wire strippers do?
What do wire strippers do?
Remove insulation without damaging conductor, expose metal
What are desoldering tools used for?
What are desoldering tools used for?
Remove components from PCBs or correct soldering mistakes
Most accurate PCB cutting method
Most accurate PCB cutting method
Guillotine - creates clean, straight cuts by snapping
PCB drill diameter range
PCB drill diameter range
0.2mm to 1.5mm
Why do PCB drills have enlarged shanks?
Why do PCB drills have enlarged shanks?
Better holding power and increased strength
Materials laser cutting can cut
Materials laser cutting can cut
Polymers, wood, certain metals, PCBs
Key advantages of laser cutting
Key advantages of laser cutting
No physical holding required and extremely precise cuts
Focusing lens purpose in laser cutting
Focusing lens purpose in laser cutting
Concentrates laser energy onto workpiece
Essential safety gear for PCB drilling
Essential safety gear for PCB drilling
Safety glasses