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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. A volume production process involving machines controlled by humans






2. Mechanical efficiency is the effectiveness of a simple machine






3. A schematic representation of a process






4. Increasing sales to existing customers or finding new customers for an existing product






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






6. A system of manufacturing that uses computers to integrate the processing of production - business and manufacturing in order to create more efficient production lines






7. The incorporation of gas into a food product. it may be air - which is often beaten in - or carbon dioxide - which can be introduced under pressure (for example - to aerated water) or by the action of yeast (for example - in bread)






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






9. Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with a long hydrocarbon chain - usually straight






10. This is the factor in which the machines multiplies the force put into it






11. A flexible computer- operated machine that is able to perform a range of tasks in an efficient and accurate manner






12. The difference in electrical potential between two points.






13. Clear representations of the final part. They provide a complete set of data for the product to be realized.






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






15. This is a measure of a material's ability to conduct electricity. a material with low electrical resistivity will conduct electricity well.






16. A device that is able to laser cut and engrave 2D shapes






17. A model using mathematical symbols that can be manipulated numerically






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






19. 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






20. 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






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






22. The permanent deformation of a solid subjected to stress






23. The production of large amounts of standardized products on production lines - permitting very high rates of production per worker






24. The angle of taper - expressed in degrees (usually 5






25. The mass production of a product via a flow line based on the interchangeability of parts - pre- processing of materials - standardization and work division






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






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






28. The use of computers to aid manufacturing






29. The ability of a material to resist the propagation of cracks.






30. Water that contains animal - human or food waste and would not be reused for other purposes






31. The ability to analyse information in order to select an answer from alternatives






32. 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






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






34. Someone who resists all technological change.






35. The exposure of protein to heat or acid - which results in irreversible changes that reduce solubility and change optical characteristics






36. Computer simulation of a variety of mechanical and biological aspects of the human body






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






38. A condition whereby users perceive more aesthetically pleasing designs to be easier to use than less aesthetically pleasing designs






39. A natural resource that cannot be re- made or re- grown as it does not naturally reform at a rate that makes its use sustainable - for example - coal - petroleum and natural gas






40. The process of recovering the information contained - for example - in the human voice - which had been previously added to a suitable electromagnetic carrier






41. The application of scientific information concerning the relationship of human beings to the design of objects - systems and environments






42. 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






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






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






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






46. The use of computers to aid the design process






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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






50. Designing in relation to materials during processing