Materials

Question 1

What are examples of ferrous metals?

Answer 1

• steel
• cast iron

Question 2

What are examples of non ferrous metals?

Answer 2

• aluminium
• copper
• lead
• nickel
• brass
• bronze

Question 3

What are the properties of non ferrous metals?

Answer 3

• high corrosion resistance
• non magnetic
• colourful
• good thermal and electrical conductivity

Question 4

What adaptations does block board have to make it stronger?

Answer 4

• alternating grain
• Venir
• glue

Question 5

What are examples of softwood?

Answer 5

• pine
• spruce
• yellow cedar
• redwood

Question 6

What are examples of hardwoods?

Answer 6

• ash
• beech
• elm
• mahogany
• oak

Question 7

What are the different types of manufactured board?

Answer 7

• block board
• chipboard
• hardboard
• MDF
• plywood

Question 8

What is a composite material? And what are they used for?

Answer 8

• A material made by combining two or more materials
• used to combine physical properties of multiple materials e.g. carbon fibre

Question 9

What are examples of modern composite materials?

Answer 9

• Carbon fibre
• glass fibre
• Kevlar

Question 10

What is a Datum face?

Answer 10

A perfectly flat face which is used as a reference to measure off accurately