Wastage (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What techniques does wastage include when working with paper, card, and board materials?
What techniques does wastage include when working with paper, card, and board materials?
Cutting, shearing, and perforating
What type of cuts do paper shears create?
What type of cuts do paper shears create?
Straight cuts using a shearing action
What do craft knives and scalpels excel at?
What do craft knives and scalpels excel at?
Detailed cutting and scoring work
What are rotary cutting tools specialized for creating?
What are rotary cutting tools specialized for creating?
Perforations or cut lines
What type of surface do cutting mats provide?
What type of surface do cutting mats provide?
Self-healing, non-slip surface
What key capability do desktop paper cutters have?
What key capability do desktop paper cutters have?
Handle multiple sheets simultaneously
What are 'rules' in die cutting?
What are 'rules' in die cutting?
Sharpened steel strips
What is the main advantage of die cutting?
What is the main advantage of die cutting?
Cuts through multiple layers at once
When is die cutting especially cost-effective?
When is die cutting especially cost-effective?
For large production runs
What advantage does laser cutting have regarding workpieces?
What advantage does laser cutting have regarding workpieces?
They don't need to be physically held
Which component in laser cutting concentrates the beam for maximum cutting power?
Which component in laser cutting concentrates the beam for maximum cutting power?
Focusing lens
Which cutting method excels in production environments with repeated shapes?
Which cutting method excels in production environments with repeated shapes?
Die cutting