Wastage (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Wastage definition
Wastage definition
Process that removes unwanted/unusable materials in manufacturing
Swarf definition
Swarf definition
Fine debris created by machining or cutting operations
Most common metal cutting saw
Most common metal cutting saw
Hacksaw
Tin snips function
Tin snips function
Uses shearing action to cut thin sheet metal
HSS twist drills purpose
HSS twist drills purpose
Drilling into metals
Countersink drill angle
Countersink drill angle
90 degrees
Metal lathe function
Metal lathe function
Removes material from rotating workpieces
Three-jaw chuck purpose
Three-jaw chuck purpose
Securely holds workpiece during rotation
Chuck guard purpose
Chuck guard purpose
Prevents swarf being thrown at operator
File material
File material
High-carbon steel
Rough cut file use
Rough cut file use
Coarse work and softer metals
Cross filing technique
Cross filing technique
Filing diagonally to remove more material
Draw filing technique
Draw filing technique
Filing along length for smooth finish
Higher grit number means
Higher grit number means
Smaller particles and finer, smoother finish
Wet abrasives advantages
Wet abrasives advantages
Lubricates, washes waste, prevents clogging