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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. 3 linear axes (X -Y -Z) and two rotary axes (A -B) e.g. milling machine






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






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






4. The manufacture of 3D parts by depositing molten material in a series of layers






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






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






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






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






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






10. Limited volume production (a set number of items to be produced)






11. A volume production process involving machines controlled by computers






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






13. A small- scale production process centred on manual skill






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






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






16. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.






17. Employs inkjet technology. Linear array of nozzles deposit molten wax on a platform layer by layer to build a 3D model.






18. The difference in electrical potential between two points.






19. Someone who resists all technological change.






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






21. 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






22. The simplest form of carbohydrate - consisting of one sugar residue. they are the building blocks for disaccharides and polysaccharides






23. An evaluation of the actual performance of the task or learning objective using the conditions under which it will be performed and the absolute standard for acceptable performances






24. The process of discovering a principle. a technical advance in a particular field often resulting in a novel product






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. The exterior surface of a building's construction: the walls - windows - roof and floor. also referred to as 'building shell'






30. A 3D drawing that realistically represents an object by utilizing foreshortening and vanishing points (usually imaginary ones)






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






33. A schematic representation of a process






34. A mixture that contains at least one metal. this can be a mixture of metals or a mixture of metals and non - metals






35. 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






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






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






38. Mechanical efficiency is the effectiveness of a simple machine






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






40. An adhesive is a substance that is applied between two surfaces in order to bond them together






41. Costs that vary with output - for example - fuel or raw materials.






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






43. Markets divided up into smaller groups where the purchasers have similar characteristics and tastes






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






45. A computer- based machine or robot that has the ability to learn from information gained through feedback






46. A device that is used to cut 2D shapes from card and vinyl






47. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals resulting from unbalanced food intake and specific problems of food absorption






48. A style or trend






49. A technique that uses break- away supports. Break- away structure can be difficult to remove from detailed areas.






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