Mark out and prepare materials: papers and boards
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can mark out materials accurately to manufacture my design.
Key learning points
- When measuring paper and board rulers, set squares and protractors are used.
- When marking out paper and board orthographic projections can be used.
- Using the correct tools and equipment is important to ensure accuracy when marking out.
Keywords
Marking out - the process of measuring and drawing on a material before manufacture
Accurate - correct and precise
Measuring - determining the size of an object using a tool
Common misconception
Any marking tool will work on any material.
Using the wrong tool (e.g a pencil on metal) can result in unclear or inaccurate marks. Different materials require specific marking tools, such as pencils for paper and boards and marking knives for wood.
Teacher tip
Recall measuring skills using a metal rule, revist using mm and being able to identify specific measurements on the rulers.
Equipment
pencils, rulers, set squares, protractors, masking tape, drawing curves, french curves, string, compass, tape measure, try squares, cutting mats, materials for marking.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A component is ...
Q2.A parts list is a structured document detailing the individual components required to ...
Q3.Match the parts list elements with their definition.
a number that you assign to one component in your design
a name or description of the part for reference
the amount you need of this specific component
where the component is coming from
Q4.What is the name of this material?
Q5.What unit of measurement is most often used when working out dimensions?
Q6.What is the name of this symbol used in orthographic projections?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When manufacturing, marking out accurately…
Q2.Different materials require specific marking tools. Using the wrong tools can result in unclear or marks.
Q3.What is the name of this marking out tool for paper and boards?
Q4.Select the important document that can support marking out.
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