Material management (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of material management?
What is the main purpose of material management?
To reduce waste & save money efficiently
In manufacturing, what is considered waste?
In manufacturing, what is considered waste?
Material that doesn't end in final product
Which is one of the three key principles for planning cuts?
Which is one of the three key principles for planning cuts?
Align pieces to edges or corners
What waste percentage results from cutting circles in a triangular formation?
What waste percentage results from cutting circles in a triangular formation?
9.3%
How should designers work with standard material forms?
How should designers work with standard material forms?
Plan designs around available sizes
What is tessellation in material management?
What is tessellation in material management?
Fitting shapes with no overlaps or gaps
Why does tessellation work particularly well with laser cutting?
Why does tessellation work particularly well with laser cutting?
Precision allows close placement
What is the trade-off with pattern matching?
What is the trade-off with pattern matching?
Increases waste but improves appearance
How can pattern-related waste be reduced?
How can pattern-related waste be reduced?
Choose smaller pattern repeats
What does grain matching affect when working with timber?
What does grain matching affect when working with timber?
Both appearance and strength