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IB Design Technology Vocab
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1. To combine multiple signals for transmission over a single line or medium
computer- aided manufacture
multiplexing
design for disassembly
thermal conductivity
2. Pleasure derived from the sensory organs - including pleasures connected with touch - taste - smell and sensual pleasure
bandwidth
demodulation
physio- pleasure
food insecurity
3. 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
intelligent fabric
malnutrition
quality control
gelatinizing (gelling)
4. Water that contains animal - human or food waste and would not be reused for other purposes
product champion
black water
design for assembly
stiffness
5. Waste water generated from processes such as washing dishes - bathing and laundry
user population
technocautious
demodulation
grey water
6. 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.
gelatinizing (gelling)
adhesive
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
market sector
7. Z axis for depth - X and Y for direction of cut e.g. milling - routing - engraving
innovation
adhesive
market pull
three- axis machining
8. The use of computers to aid the design process
demodulation
toughness
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
computer- aided design
9. Finding new applications for different products - thereby opening up new markets
value for money
essential
fibre
market development
10. An organic compound that contains aliphatic hydrocarbons - essential for the structure and function of living cells. examples include fats - waxes and steroids
just- in - time (JIT)
lipid
computer- aided design
subtractive manufacture
11. Someone who needs some convincing before embracing technological change.
attribute listing
charge
technocautious
analogy
12. 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
fibre
electrical resistivity
just- in - time (JIT)
appropriate technology
13. Long- term aims and objectives of a company and ways of achieving them by allocation of resources
solid modelling
expert appraisal
corporate strategy
one- off production
14. 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
user population
psycho- pleasure
solid modelling
15. A mixture that contains at least one metal. this can be a mixture of metals or a mixture of metals and non - metals
intelligent building
alloy
flow chart
literature research
16. A realistic picture of the final model - offering some machining data - but containing no data about the interior of the part.
incremental design
diversification
amino acid
surface modelling
17. The creation of new - modified or updated products aimed mainly at a company's existing customers.
psycho- pleasure
product development
fibre structure
spiral tool
18. The mass production of a product via a flow line based on the interchangeability of parts - pre- processing of materials - standardization and work division
repair
bit rate
literature research
assembly- line production
19. A device that is able to laser cut and engrave 2D shapes
laser cutter
human development index
voltage
dominant design
20. Involving the use of sense organs
organoleptic
quality control
design for manufacture (DfM)
overweight
21. Costs that vary with output - for example - fuel or raw materials.
variable costs
biocompatibility
mathematical model
two- axis machining
22. A filamentous material long in relation to its width/breadth
fibre structure
five- axis machining
innovation
computer- aided manufacture
23. The application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology
parison
human development index
mathematical model
biomimetics
24. The exposure of protein to heat or acid - which results in irreversible changes that reduce solubility and change optical characteristics
technology push
four- axis machining
nanotechnology
coagulation of protein
25. 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
lone inventor
performance test
cost- effectiveness
morphologic synthesis...
26. 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
dematerialization
draft angle
select laser sintering (SLS)
appearance prototype
27. Designing to enable the product to be manufactured using a specific manufacturing process - for example - injection moulding
computer- aided manufacture
finite element analysis (FEA)
design for process
anthropometrics
28. The calculation and simulation of unknown factors in products using CAD systems. for example simulating the stresses within a welded car part
living building
current
daylighting
finite element analysis (FEA)
29. A type of fastening that is not supposed to be removed. it is only possible to remove such joins by drilling - cutting or grinding the join away
mass customization
electrical resistivity
fuse deposition modelling (FDM)
permanent joining techniques
30. A sequence of instructions to describe a set of actions
algorithm
building envelope
lone inventor
laminated object manufacture (LOM)
31. Coordination - based code that also includes feed speed and stop/start
adhesive
g code
laser cutter
flow chart
32. The ability to analyse information in order to select an answer from alternatives
solid object printing
flow chart
solid modelling
convergent thinking
33. Where a completely new product is devised by going back to the roots of a problem and thinking about a solution in a different way.
brand
biomechanics
body mass index (BMI)
radical design
34. The completeness and accuracy of a data set that is being used to inform a design decision
data reliability
value for money
just- in - time (JIT)
computer- aided manufacture
35. The assessment of the effect a product has on the environment from the initial concept to disposal
design for disassembly
design for manufacture (DfM)
life cycle analysis...
flash
36. The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements - particularly those of size - strength and physical capacity
anthropometrics
radical design
negative saturation
overweight
37. 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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38. The costs that must be paid out before production starts - for example machinery. these costs do not change with the level of productions
biomechanics
user trial
fixed costs
body mass index (BMI)
39. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding
ergonomics
draft angle
parison
paper prototyping
40. The feed speed is the rate at which the cutting tools moves in x - y and z paths
ductility
solid object printing
batch production
feed speed
41. A sugar (a carbohydrate) composed of two monosaccharide molecules
aesthetic - usability effect
disaccharide
market development
robust design
42. Tool path is circular - which is useful for round and curved objects
assembly- line production
spiral tool
grey water
parison
43. 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
one- off production
green design
biological value
charge
44. Low levels of food intake - which can be transitory (as a result of crisis) - seasonal or chronic (when it occurs on a continuing basis)
constructive discontent
field trial
food insecurity
three- axis machining
45. A style or trend
craft production
dry rapid prototyping
fashion
hardness
46. 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
manikin
computer numerical control
haptic technology
converging technology
47. The width of the electromagnetic spectrum that a signal occupies
bandwidth
design for disassembly
tensile strength
intelligent building
48. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
technophile
sustainable development
genetically modified organism
lifestyle
49. This covers all activities from design to documentation. It also includes the regulation of quality of raw materials - assemblies - products and components - services related to production - and management and inspection processes.
surface modelling
manufacturing technique
quality assurance
food hygiene
50. 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
mass customization
coagulation of protein
ductility
functional prototype