Y14 - A6 Manufacturing Processes - Pop Quiz

Which materials are typically used in sand casting?

• Polymers

• Ceramics

• Aluminium, iron, steel

• Precious metals

Which process involves injecting molten plastic into a metal mould?

• Sand casting

• Blow moulding

• Injection moulding

• Investment casting

What is a disadvantage of sand casting?

• Expensive tooling

• Requires high-pressure air

• Leaves parts with a rough texture

• Limited to small-size parts

What is a common feature of parts produced by investment casting?

• Require further machining

• Have a rough texture

• Are of very high quality

• Are inexpensive

What is the purpose of rounding off corners in moulding and casting?

• To make the part heavier

• To help the liquid metal or plastic flow more easily through the mould

• To increase the mould's temperature

• To reduce the mould's size

What is a task involved in the 'Plan' stage of the assessment practise?

• Identify what the task is and what is being asked to do

• Assemble the final product

• Test the prototype

• Disassemble the model

What is extrusion in manufacturing?

• A process of heating and cooling metal

• A process of mixing two materials

• A process of forcing material through a die

• A process of cutting material into shapes

What is pressing and punching used for in manufacturing?

• To melt metal into liquid form

• To stamp parts from sheet material

• To weld metal pieces together

• To paint metal surfaces

What is the purpose of alloying in metallic materials?

• To make the material lighter

• To improve strength, castability, and corrosion resistance

• To change the colour of the material

• To make the material more flexible

What is an example of a one-off product?

• Oil rigs

• Plastic bottles

• Paper clips

• T-shirts