Deforming and reforming (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What is perforating?
What is perforating?
Creates weak points using toothed cutting tool
Purpose of perforating
Purpose of perforating
Allows easy tearing along predetermined line
Examples of perforated products
Examples of perforated products
Postage stamps, tear-out sections in notebooks
What scoring & creasing do
What scoring & creasing do
Compress & weaken fibres for clean, precise folding
Scoring vs cutting tools
Scoring vs cutting tools
Scoring uses blunt tools; cutting uses sharp tools
Use of scoring/creasing
Use of scoring/creasing
Creates straight, clean folds in boxes, cards, brochures
What are tucks and flaps?
What are tucks and flaps?
Extensions that fold & insert into slots/pockets
Connection type of tucks/flaps
Connection type of tucks/flaps
Mechanical connection without glue or tape
What is moulded pulp manufacturing?
What is moulded pulp manufacturing?
Shapes wet pulp into 3D forms using moulds
Materials for moulded pulp
Materials for moulded pulp
Recycled newspaper and waste paper
Environmental benefits of moulded pulp
Environmental benefits of moulded pulp
Biodegradable, recyclable, diverts waste from landfills
Cost: moulded pulp vs polystyrene foam
Cost: moulded pulp vs polystyrene foam
Moulded pulp is significantly less expensive
