Manufactured boards (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What are manufactured boards made from?
What are manufactured boards made from?
Timber offcuts, chips or fibres w/ adhesive
What is the key advantage of manufactured boards over natural timber?
What is the key advantage of manufactured boards over natural timber?
Consistent properties & predictable behaviour
What does 'dimensional stability' mean for manufactured boards?
What does 'dimensional stability' mean for manufactured boards?
They won't warp, twist, or split over time
Why can manufactured boards be stronger than natural timber?
Why can manufactured boards be stronger than natural timber?
Stress is distributed evenly throughout
What happens in Step 3 of the manufacturing process?
What happens in Step 3 of the manufacturing process?
Mixture compressed under high pressure & heat
What is MDF made from?
What is MDF made from?
Wood fibres with formaldehyde adhesive
What safety concern exists when cutting or sanding MDF?
What safety concern exists when cutting or sanding MDF?
Produces harmful fine dust particles
What is a key weakness of chipboard?
What is a key weakness of chipboard?
Poor resistance to moisture
How are the layers arranged in plywood?
How are the layers arranged in plywood?
Each layer's grain perpendicular to next
Why does plywood's cross-layered construction provide exceptional strength?
Why does plywood's cross-layered construction provide exceptional strength?
Force distributed across multiple grains
What do flat surfaces of manufactured boards typically require?
What do flat surfaces of manufactured boards typically require?
Finishing with veneer or laminate
What is a common application for MDF?
What is a common application for MDF?
Furniture & applications needing smooth paint