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- Year 10
Surface treatments and finishes: communal areas
I can finish the surface of a product to a high standard.
- Year 10
Surface treatments and finishes: communal areas
I can finish the surface of a product to a high standard.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The type of surface finish depends on the material, product and purpose.
- Some materials, such as polymers, can be self-finishing and not require additional processes or finishes.
Keywords
Self-finishing - a processed material requiring no additional finishing
Additive - a substance added to something else to improve or alter it
Finishing - a process that adds surface treatment to improve how a material looks, feels, or performs
Common misconception
All materials have additional surface finishes applied.
Some materials, such as polymers, can be self-finishing and do not require additional processes or finishes.
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Equipment
Handling collection of different polymers.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key word to the definition.
ensuring production prevents mistakes and maintains quality
checks made on a product before, during and after its production
the acceptable range of variation in a product's dimensions
Q2.Quality assurance is about checking the planning and processes. It focuses on problems before they happen.
Q3.What would be the most suitable method of presenting a manufacturing plan?
Q4.A product’s tolerance is shown as a number with a __________ in front of it.
Q5.A component with a length of 20 mm has a tolerance of ± 0.5 mm. Select the acceptable lengths.
Q6.What measurement device is this an image of?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Reforming processes are usually , which means they do not require additional processes after being manufactured.
Q2.Which printing process is this?
Q3.Match the polymer additive to the reason for its use.
enhance aesthetics
reduced costs
increase process efficiency