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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. 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






2. The spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the use of technical aids






3. Representative users perform realistic tasks by interacting with a paper version of the user- product interface that is manipulated by a person acting as a computer - who does not explain how the interface works






4. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity






5. A volume production process involving machines controlled by humans






6. Mechanical efficiency is the effectiveness of a simple machine






7. A specific manufacturing term - sometimes relating to one material group only






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






9. Designing in a way that takes account of the environmental impact of the product throughout its life






10. A sugar (a carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharide molecules






11. Analysing a situation that would benefit from redesign - and working out a strategy for improving it






12. The quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons and is measured in coulombs






13. Food becoming unfit for consumption - for example - due to chemical or biological contamination






14. 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






15. Small changes to the design of a product that seem trivial but the cumulative effect of which over a longer period can be very significant






16. 3 linear axes (X -Y -Z) and two rotary axes (A -B) e.g. milling machine






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






18. Obtaining users' responses.






19. An adverse food- induced reaction that does not involve the immune system






20. A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used






21. Morphologic synthesis is an elaboration of attribute listing. after completing the list of attributes - list them along two sides of a 2D grid. think creatively about how the attributes can be developed through new ideas in each of the cells to impro






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






23. 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

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24. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching






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






26. A brand is a product from a known source (organization). the name of the organization can also serve as a brand






27. X and Y axes for cutting e.g. CNC Lathe






28. A comparative measure of poverty - literacy - education - life expectancy - childbirth and other factors for countries worldwide






29. Where the impetus for a new design emanates from a technological development.






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






31. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress






32. An appearance prototype or appearance model is a physical representation of an object that literally appears like the production product. However - it does not function and is made from wood - foam - clay or other prototyping materials






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






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






35. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing structure or device.






36. 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






37. The completeness and accuracy of a data set that is being used to inform a design decision






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






39. 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-

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40. A measure of how fast heat is conducted through a slab of material with a given temperature difference across the slab.






41. An individual (often craft- produced) article or a prototype for a larger- scale production






42. An influential individual - usually working within an organization - who develops an enthusiasm for a particular idea or invention and 'champions' it within that organization.






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






44. The difference in electrical potential between two points.






45. Houses and offices designed to function like living organisms - specifically adapted to place and are able to draw all their energy and water from surrounding sun - wind and rain






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






47. X -Y -Z plus additional rotary motion e.g. Lathe with milling head






48. 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






49. The opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current.






50. Someone who resists all technological change.