R038 Engineering Design Topic 4.2 - Card

Card models can be modelled off a ​ (a)   design. It​ (b)   need expensive equipment and it gives a ​​ (c)   of the model in​ (d)   .

• hand drawing
• mind map
• flow chart
• doesn't
• does
• visual idea
• virtual idea
• great idea
• 3D
• 2D

Card models can be quite (a)   due to ​ (b)   of the material. Tends ​ (c)   allow for function to be tested.

• basic
• realistic
• limitations
• high qualities
• not to
• to

Organise these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Advantages of card modelling

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(b) Disadvantages of card modelling

• Materials are inexpensive and available in a range of types and colours.

• Models are not made of the production materials.

• Models are often not functional so it is not possible to test them.

• This method is only useful for the relatively simple models, as not all details shown.

• It requires only simple tools and processes.

• Models are relatively quick to produce.

Which tool is essential for cutting precise shapes in card modelling?

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Coloured card is supplied in a range of ​ (a)   , shades and ​ (b)   . Card that has different colours on the front and back surfaces can even be bought. It is suitable for colourful models, especially the ​ (c)   of making a series of models.

• colours
• thicknesses
• early stages
• later stages
• shapes
• veneers

​ (a)   card is quite thick and relatively ​ (b)   . It is used for the manufacture of initial / rough models, as it can be cut and ​ (c)   easily and is relatively cheap. It can be salvaged from cardboard boxes and sellotaped together to form models

• Corrugated
• strong
• shaped
• hard
• rigid
• moulded