Mark out and prepare materials: papers and boards | Design and technology

Starter quiz

A component is ...

an amount.

a finished product.

a single part of a larger product. ✓
A parts list is a structured document detailing the individual components required to ...

design a product.

sell a product.

test a product.

manufacture a product. ✓
Match the parts list elements with their definition.

part number

⇔

a number that you assign to one component in your design ✓

part name

⇔

a name or description of the part for reference ✓

quantity

⇔

the amount you need of this specific component ✓

source

⇔

where the component is coming from ✓
What is the name of this material?

corrugated card ✓

duplex board

tracing paper

foamboard

white card
What unit of measurement is most often used when working out dimensions?

inches

millimetres ✓

centimetres

meters
What is the name of this symbol used in orthographic projections?

1st angle projection

2nd angle projection

3rd angle projection ✓

4th angle projection

5th angle projection

Exit quiz

When manufacturing, marking out accurately…

prevents material waste. ✓

makes the design better.

ensures a good fit for assembly. ✓
Different materials require specific marking tools. Using the wrong tools can result in unclear or ______ marks.

'inaccurate' ✓
What is the name of this marking out tool for paper and boards?

set square

steel rule

compass

protractor ✓

tape measure
Select the important document that can support marking out.

a manufacturing time plan

a specification

an orthographic projection ✓

an isometric drawing

a parts list

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Lesson Details

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.

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.

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