Resistant Materials Revision Notes
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4. Wood
Demonstrate a working knowledge of natural timbers and understand their classification, properties and uses
Understand why timber is seasoned and how to care for timber during storage and construction
Understand steaming and bending of timbers and have knowledge of adhesives’ curing times and strengths
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following manufactured boards
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of working with manufactured boards compared with solid wood
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6. Metals
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following metals:
Ferrous metals
Non-ferrous metals
Understand how the following processes can change the molecular structure of a material making it more or less suitable for the task it has to perform:
Work hardening
Annealing all metals
Case hardening of mild steel
Hardening and tempering tool steel (HCS)
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10. Joining and Assembly
Use various methods of fabrication and fitting to join parts of products, permanently or temporarily
Understand the processes of soldering, brazing, welding, riveting/pop riveting
Understand methods of carcase, stool and frame construction using permanent and temporary joints
Use holding devices, formers and jigs
Understand the use of knock-down (KD) fittings for use with manufactured boards
Understand where to use a wide range of pre-manufactured components
Understand how sizes of screws, nails, nuts and bolts are specified
Be aware of a range of different adhesives to join a variety of materials
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11. Finishes
Understand the preparation for and application of surface treatments
Be aware of a range of different finishes
Be aware of surface finishes available for both interior and exterior use
Be aware of the special finishes available that will prevent corrosion or stains, or withstand heat or liquids
Understand the term self-finishing and the processes by which some materials are self-finished
Understand the process of electroplating and anodising