WorksheetsUnit 02. Product Design. Materials, Components & Fab. Q5
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 17mins
Saw mills process felled timber into valuable wooded boards of various lengths. There can be large amounts of waste wood from these processes. To reduce waste and increase profits the waste material can be made into manufactured board.
Name one manufactured board
Another benefit of manufactured board is its affordability in relation to real wood (hard & softwoods)
However, one disadvantage is that it does not have the same aesthetic appeal.
What can be added to improve the products appearance?
(a)
As well as improving the visual appeal of the manufactured board this finishing technique has the benefit of adding:
rot resistance
more strength
thickness to the board
Value
These are the steps involved with the production of Plywood manufactured board.
Arrange each step in order from the beginning to the end of the process.
Log Preparation: Fell Timber
Peeling: Peel logs into veneers
Drying and Sorting; Dry & grade veneer
Assembly & Pressing
Finishing: Trim, sand, inspect
What is the core of Blockboard made up of?
Softwood veneers
Softwood strips
Wooden Chips
Saw dust & adhesive mix
A self assembly furniture company have designed an affordable display cabinet. The outer structure of the design is to be manufactured using veneered Block Board.
State one advantage in using this manufactured board in the construction of the display cabinet
A school is refurbishing its classrooms and needs to choose a material for new desks. They are considering using either MDF or plywood.
Correctly categorize the properties of MDF and plywood in terms of strength and ease of finishing in relation to classroom desk
Strength: It can support moderate loads but may sag under heavy weight
Strength: Generally strong, marking it better suited to heavy loads
Finish: smooth surface that is easy to paint or laminate, providing a high-quality finish
Finish: Natural Wood grain, needs more work to prep & finish a smooth surface
Having Identified the properties of MDF an Plywood in terms of Strength and ease of finishing, recommend which material would be more suitable for the desks and justify your choice
