Design n5
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- Initial Ideas Stage
- During this stage you are likely to use 2D and 3D drawings and sketches which can inclue one point perspective and oblique views due to the speed you are able to produce them at and how easy they are to create.
- Development of ideas stage
- During this stage you are likely to use 2D and 3D drawings and sketches which can include two point perspective and isometric views as they show more detail from more than one side of the design. You may also make use of detail views to show small parts.
- Manufacture stage
- During the manufacture stage you are trying to communicate sizes and materials to the manufacturer. You may also communicate how the product is to be assembled and so orthographic and exploded drawings should be used.
- Final proposal stage
- For the final proposal most designers would use a fully rendered CAD model to present their final concept. (CAD= Computer Aided Design) They may also use CAD to produce a rendered image of their product within a simulated environment.
- The different types of graphics you will come across include:
- One point perspective
- Two point perspective
- Isometric
- Oblique
- Detail View
- Orthographic
- CAD model
- Exploded View
- scale model
- Scale Model- a model made to a scaled size (Scale 1:2= half the size, Scale 2:1= twice the size)
- mock up model
- Mock Up- a model that helps to realise a shape in 3D. It has to look realistic but does not function as a working product.
- prototype model
- Prototype- a full-scale working model, made from the exact materials allowing for testing to be carried out.
- Cad model
- CAD Model- (Computer generated model) a virtual model drawn using computer software.
- Vacuum FormingIdentifying Features:
- Rounded corners
- Tapered edges
- Thin sheet plastic
- No undercuts
- Injection Moulding Identifying Features:
- A spruce mark (a protruding rough mark)
- Ejector marks (round indents)
- Tapered edges
- Complex detail
- Mould split lines (where the mould has joined
- Rotational MouldingIdentifying Features:
- Hollow plastic product
- Mould split lines (When two halves of the mould have joined)
- Die Casting dentifying Features:
- Solid metal product
- Intricate details
- Spruce marks
- Ejector pin marks
- Sand CastingIdentifying featuresPoor surface finish (grainy)Solid metal objectsMould split lines
- Designers have a responsibility towards the environment, especially when creating a product which will be mass produced. Designers must consider environmental impact of their designs and work with the manufacturer to ensure the product is sustainable. Designers should make recommendations such as:
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- Using recyclable materials
- Reducing the amount of material used
- Reducing the amount of parts
- Designing the product for disassembly
- The processes and materials used to manufacture and package a product can pollute the air, water and land. Manufacturers has a n environmental responsibility to eliminate pollution and strive towards clean manufacturing. This involves
- Using non toxic materials
- Optimised raw material use
- Water reductions to create less waste
- Air emission reductions
- Solid and hazardous waste reductions
- Transport and packaging reductions
- Energy efficiency, and use of solar, tidal or wind power.