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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. The reliance on the knowledge and skills of an expert in the operation of the product






2. A broad way of categorizing the kinds of market the company is aiming for






3. Z axis for depth - X and Y for direction of cut e.g. milling - routing - engraving






4. Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem






5. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching






6. An organic compound that contains aliphatic hydrocarbons - essential for the structure and function of living cells. examples include fats - waxes and steroids






7. Using the materials from obsolete products to create other products.






8. Designing in relation to materials during processing






9. Tool path cuts straight X and Y paths






10. The use of the suns energy to heat up water and air directly






11. A compound that cannot be made in the body but has to be provided ready- made in the diet - for example - vitamins - essential fatty acids - and essential amino acids






12. The ability to link graphic screens together in such a way as to simulate motion or process






13. Two or more atoms that are normally bonded together covalently






14. Mechanical efficiency is the effectiveness of a simple machine






15. Tool path is determined by individual Z coordinates across the product






16. The formation of a gel by using gelatin or by the heat treatment of starch and water to break open starch granules - for example custard






17. The resistance of an elastic body to deflection by an applied force.






18. The number of bits per second produced by a digital system






19. Natural compounds formed through geological processes






20. The ability to simulate a real situation on the screen and interact with it in a near- natural way.






21. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding






22. Someone who needs some convincing before embracing technological change.






23. Reuse of a product in the same context or in a different context.






24. The use of consumer reports and newspaper items to follow historical development. useful sources of information could include CD-Roms - such as encyclopedias and newspapers - or more specific discs - subject specific magazines - and manufacturers' in






25. The biological value of a protein refers to how much of the nitrogen content of food is retained by the body. the biological value of proteins ranges from 50% to 100% and is a measure of how much dietary protein source can support growth






26. A form of group think. a group with a recommended size of 10-12 people first devises wild ideas - all of which are written down. no criticism or evaluation is allowed until this is finished - as it is impossible to be creative and critical at the sam






27. A computer program that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system






28. The technique of heating and cooling a building naturally without the use of mechanical equipment






29. Someone who immediately welcomes a technological change.






30. Involves a company both in the development of new products and in selling those products to new companies






31. Attribute listing identifies the key attributes of a product or process and then enables designers to think of ways to change - modify or improve each attribute






32. A mixture composed of two or more substances with one substance acting as the matrix or glue






33. A volume production process involving machines controlled by computers






34. A 2D physical anthropometric model based on a specific percentile - which is used with drawings of the same scale as the model to consider the relationship between the size of an object and people






35. The ability of a material to be drawn or extruded into a wire or other extended shapes






36. Resources that are naturally replenished in a short time.






37. A product development process obtained through 3D - parametric and associative CAD systems. The main feature of this new method is that the design originates as a concept and gradually evolves into a complete product consisting of components and sub-


38. A situation where the firm does not allocate space to the storage of components or completed items - but instead orders them (or manufactures them) when required. large storage areas are not needed and items that are not ordered are not made






39. The recording of human or animal movement by any means - for example - by video - magnetic or electro- mechanical design






40. To combine multiple signals for transmission over a single line or medium






41. A sugar alcohol with three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. it is an important component of triglycerides (fats and oils) and phospholipids






42. A solution to a problem in one field is used to provide a new idea for a design problem in another






43. The calculation and simulation of unknown factors in products using CAD systems. for example simulating the stresses within a welded car part






44. Fabric with technology enhanced performance used in smart clothing - for example - enhanced stain resistance - breathability or incorporating input sensors






45. Designers design specifically for optimum use of existing manufacturing capability






46. Pleasure derived from people's mental and emotional reactions to a product.






47. Someone who resists all technological change.






48. Coordination - based code that also includes feed speed and stop/start






49. A tool used in the manufacture of parts by moulding - forging - swaging or stamping processes






50. Obtaining users' responses.