Thursday, 8 October 2009. Another reason is because it is widely available compared to wood. Manufactured board comes in sizes every 3mm. This is because it is much easier and more efficient for manufacturers as well as consumers.

Friday, 4 September 2009. I SHOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT IT. I SHOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT IT.

Thursday, 8 October 2009. Ferrous - Metals that contain iron and carbon. Non ferrous - metals that do not contain iron. Ferrous alloy - a mixture of 2 metals that contain iron and carbon. Non ferrous alloy - 2 metals that dont contain iron or carbon. Oxidization - Rusting - Any metal that contains steel will rust. Mild steel - quite strong, cheap, rusts easily, cant be hardened. High carbon steel - harder than mild steel . Advantages - Cheap , easy,.

Finishing Woods - Crucial Notes. Some also offer protection to moisture when used outdoors. Seals and protects the surface of the wood. Generally applied to timber that is going to be used outdoors. They enhance appearance and extend the useful life of timber products. A New type of MDF.

My Blog detailing my product design As. Friday, 9 October 2009. Polyurethane Varnish - Sprayed or painted on with matte or gloss finish. Oils - Rubbed into the wood and enhances the colour. Of the wood, whilst. Paint - The timber must be primed before it is painted with what is nomaly an oils baised paint. Monday, 5 October 2009.

Friday, 9 October 2009. Components are drawn using CAD software. Sent to a nesting program which arranges components in a way that creates least waste. Sheet metal is placed on the bed of the cutter. Design is cut out using a high heat plasma arc. Components are finished and ready for machining. A metal box is partly filled with sand and resin. A shape made of wood or plastic is placed on to the first layer. The piece is now ready for polishing.

This Blog is to communicate with my studies in Product Design.