Wastage (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of side cutters in electronics work?
What is the main purpose of side cutters in electronics work?
Cut wires close to boards for neat joins
What do wire strippers do without damaging the conductor?
What do wire strippers do without damaging the conductor?
Remove outer insulation layer
What problem can occur if too much insulation is stripped from a wire?
What problem can occur if too much insulation is stripped from a wire?
Short circuits
When would you use a desoldering pump or braid?
When would you use a desoldering pump or braid?
To remove components or correct mistakes
Why is a guillotine the most accurate method for cutting PCBs?
Why is a guillotine the most accurate method for cutting PCBs?
It snaps along the line for clean cuts
What is the typical diameter range for PCB drills?
What is the typical diameter range for PCB drills?
0.2mm to 1.5mm
Which materials can laser cutting work with for creating mechanical parts?
Which materials can laser cutting work with for creating mechanical parts?
Polymers, wood, and certain metals
What does the focusing lens do in a laser cutting system?
What does the focusing lens do in a laser cutting system?
Concentrates energy onto the workpiece
What is a key advantage of laser cutting over traditional methods?
What is a key advantage of laser cutting over traditional methods?
No physical holding required
What safety equipment must always be worn when drilling PCBs?
What safety equipment must always be worn when drilling PCBs?
Safety glasses