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IB Design Technology Vocab
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1. 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
draft angle
computer- integrated manufacture
design for assembly
attribute listing
2. A realistic picture of the final model - offering some machining data - but containing no data about the interior of the part.
reconditioning
finite element analysis (FEA)
select laser sintering (SLS)
surface modelling
3. A situation where a company keeps a small stock of components (or complete items) or ones that take a long time to make - just in case of a rush order
essential
just- in - case (JIC)
nanotechnology
mechanical advantage
4. The use of computers to aid manufacturing
ergonomics
five- axis machining
computer- aided manufacture
mass production
5. The technique of heating and cooling a building naturally without the use of mechanical equipment
variable costs
passive solar design
bit rate
subtractive manufacture
6. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress
corporate strategy
plastic deformation
attribute listing
green design
7. Fatty acids that are required in the human diet. this means that it cannot be synthesized by the body from other fatty acids and must be obtained from food.
modulation
die
essential fatty acid
disaccharide
8. The ability of a material to be drawn or extruded into a wire or other extended shapes
ductility
laser cutter
computer numerical control
obesity
9. Increased body weight in relation to height - when compared to some standard of acceptable or desirable weight. a body mass index of more than 25 is defined as overweight by the World Health Organization. overweight may or may not be due to increase
overweight
laser cutter
draft angle
essential fatty acid
10. The passive solar practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural sunlight procivides effective internal illumination
numerical control (NC)
paper prototyping
food allergy
daylighting
11. To combine multiple signals for transmission over a single line or medium
technophobe...
corporate strategy
four- axis machining
multiplexing
12. Limited volume production (a set number of items to be produced)
disaccharide
expert appraisal
food allergy
batch production
13. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure or device.
disaccharide
repair
efficiency
parison
14. Refers specifically to the computer control of machines for the purpose of manufacturing complex parts in metals and other materials. Machines are controlled by a program commonly called a 'G code'. Each code is assigned to a particular operation or
motion capture technology
mass production
mechanization
computer numerical control
15. The ability to link graphic screens together in such a way as to simulate motion or process
monosaccharide
food hygiene
animation
design for materials
16. Technology appropriate to the context in which it is applied. appropriate technologies are low in capital cost - use local material wherever possible - create jobs using local skills and labour - involve decentralized renewable energy sources - make
dry rapid prototyping
digital human
convergent thinking
appropriate technology
17. Food becoming unfit for consumption - for example - due to chemical or biological contamination
bit rate
spiral tool
paper prototyping
food spoilage
18. A sophisticated CIM system that manufactured products to individual customer orders. the benefits of economy of scale are gained whether the order is for a single item or thousands
fibre structure
mass customization
assembly- line production
food intolerance
19. The spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the use of technical aids
haptic technology
freehand drawing
overweight
demodulation
20. The resistance of an elastic body to deflection by an applied force.
stiffness
draft angle
building envelope
artificial intelligence
21. A measurement of the relative percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body - in which weight in kilograms is divided by height in metres and the result used as and index of obesity
three- axis machining
efficiency
current
body mass index (BMI)
22. The class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discreet elongated pieces - similar to lengths of thread with a length to thickness ratio of at least 80
fashion
active solar collection
fibre
functional prototype
23. The psychological condition resulting from inadequacy or imbalance in food intake or from poor absorption of food consumed
malnutrition
coagulation of protein
negative saturation
'bottom up' modelling
24. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching
technophile
hardness
fibre structure
amino acid
25. Natural compounds formed through geological processes
overweight
minerals
additive manufacture
stereo lithography (SLA)
26. An isometric drawing of an object with more than one component that depicts how the parts of assemblies fit together
market development
technocautious
lone inventor
exploded isometric drawing
27. A schematic representation of a process
flow chart
essential fatty acid
design for manufacture (DfM)
user population
28. Using the materials from obsolete products to create other products.
modulation
recycling
food insecurity
mechanization
29. 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-
30. Clear representations of the final part. They provide a complete set of data for the product to be realized.
minerals
fibre
surface modelling
solid modelling
31. 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
design for disassembly
quality assurance
biological value
density
32. The assessment of the effect a product has on the environment from the initial concept to disposal
micronutrient deficiency
life cycle analysis...
dematerialization
obesity
33. Basically a CNC robot with small extrusion head. Moves back and forth along a platform building up a model by feeding heated plastic wire through the head.
passive solar design
manufacturing technique
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
spiral tool
34. Obtaining users' responses.
dematerialization
design for process
multiplexing
user research
35. The angle of taper - expressed in degrees (usually 5
motion capture technology
draft angle
reuse
data reliability
36. The most efficient way of designing and producing a product from the manufacturer's point of view
cost- effectiveness
multiplexing
biomimetics
market pull
37. An individual working outside or inside an organisation who is committed to the invention of a novel product and often becomes isolated because he or she is engrossed with ideas that imply change and are resisted by others
additive manufacture
lone inventor
disaccharide
incremental design
38. Costs that vary with output - for example - fuel or raw materials.
variable costs
mechanical advantage
malnutrition
appearance prototype
39. Analysing a situation that would benefit from redesign - and working out a strategy for improving it
mechanical advantage
computer- integrated manufacture
constructive discontent
craft production
40. Finding new applications for different products - thereby opening up new markets
pocket tool
physio- pleasure
corporate strategy
market development
41. A functional prototype - or a functional appearance model - is a prototype that 'looks like' and 'works like' a production product. although they are made from prototype materials - these models simulate actual finishes and colours as well as mechani
craft production
computer modelling
finite element analysis (FEA)
functional prototype
42. The relationship between what something - for example - a product - is worth and the cash amount spent on it.
dry rapid prototyping
mass production
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
value for money
43. A mixture composed of two or more substances with one substance acting as the matrix or glue
composite
surface modelling
molecule
constructive discontent
44. The cost required to maintain or repair a product or system.
'top down' modelling
draft angle
service costs
pocket tool
45. A designer creates a part geometry independent of the assembly or any other component. although there are often some design criteria established before modelling the part - this information is not shared between models. once all part models are compl
46. The application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology
planned obsolescence
innovation
laser cutter
biomimetics
47. Hypersensitivity to dietary substances
fatty acid
food allergy
essential
grey water
48. CO2 laser is used to sinter a thin layer of heat- fusible powder that gradually builds up the 3D model.
living building
nanotechnology
select laser sintering (SLS)
exploded isometric drawing
49. A filamentous material long in relation to its width/breadth
diversification
adaptation
food allergy
fibre structure
50. A conscious act either to ensure a continuing market or to ensure that safety factors and new technologies can be incorporated into later versions of the product
three- axis machining
bit rate
planned obsolescence
disaccharide