Starter quiz
- ______ are the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features.
- 'Physical properties' ✓
- Which stock forms are timbers available in?
- plank ✓
- sheet ✓
- granules
- moulding ✓
- rod
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- What is the name of the document that contains all of the information needed to manufacture a product?
- 'manufacturing specification' ✓
- What would a designer use to represent objects in a different size than their actual dimensions?
- proportion
- scale ✓
- dimension
- measurement
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- An orthographic projection represents a three-dimensional object in ...
- one dimension.
- two dimensions. ✓
- three dimensions.
- four dimensions.
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- On an orthographic projection, the view showing the top of the product is called the ______ view.
- isometric
- plan ✓
- front
- top
- side
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Exit quiz
- A parts list is a structured document detailing the individual components required to ...
- design a product.
- sell a product.
- test a product.
- manufacture a product. ✓
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- A parts list supports the thinking needed in preparation of the manufacture for ______ components of a design, not just ones that are bought in.
- most
- all ✓
- some
- shop bought
- shop bought
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- Match the parts list elements with their definition.
- part number⇔a number that you assign to one component in your design ✓
- part name⇔a name or description of the part for reference ✓
- quantity⇔the amount you need of this specific component ✓
- source⇔where the component is coming from ✓
- A component is ...
- an amount.
- a finished product.
- a single part of a larger product. ✓
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- What is the name of this symbol?
- 'balloon' ✓
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Key learning points
- Designs are communicated using parts lists.
- A parts list is a structured document outlining the components needed to assemble a product.
- A parts list along with an orthographic projection of a design can inform manufacture.
Common misconception
Parts lists are only needed for materials or components which need to be bought in.
A parts lists supports the thinking needed in preparation of manufacture for all components of a design. They help identify quantities and can highlight mistakes. A well-structured parts list speeds up production and ensures cost efficiency.
Keywords
Parts list - components required to assemble a product
Component - a single part of a larger product
Quantity - the amount or number of something
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