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Project aims
Project aims
(Why am I doing this?)
(Why am I doing this?)
By completing this project you will:
By completing this project you will:
- Develop a range of new practical skills.
- Develop and improve your knowledge and understanding of topics to improve your theory exam grades.
- Develop your understanding of sections A , D and E of your GCSE coursework.
Situation
Situation
James Dyson has designed a new desk lamp for teenagers to use in their bedroom.
James Dyson has designed a new desk lamp for teenagers to use in their bedroom.
Activity 1
Activity 1
He has asked you to firstly manufacture a working prototype to his specifications.
He has asked you to firstly manufacture a working prototype to his specifications.
Activity 2
Activity 2
Secondly he would like you to evaluate and test his design.
Secondly he would like you to evaluate and test his design.
Then he would like you to suggest improvements before they mass manufacture your final developed lamp.
Then he would like you to suggest improvements before they mass manufacture your final developed lamp.
Desk Lamp Drawings
Desk Lamp Drawings
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
To manufacture the desk lamp successfully you must:
To manufacture the desk lamp successfully you must:
- Watch and listen carefully to your teachers demonstrations.
- Work in a safe manner.
- Use the correct materials, tools and processes.
- Continually monitor the quality of your own work by using the provided manufacturing drawings.
To help you gain a better understanding of this project, explore the 3d models below.
To help you gain a better understanding of this project, explore the 3d models below.
Activity 3
Activity 3
Using your teachers help, the Cynffig website and your independent research skills.
Using your teachers help, the Cynffig website and your independent research skills.
You are to complete the attached booklet to the best of your abilities.
You are to complete the attached booklet to the best of your abilities.
Do need help?
Do need help?
To help you complete the above booklet.
To help you complete the above booklet.
Click on the website links below to independently find out about the tools, equipment and materials you shall be using in this practical project.
Click on the website links below to independently find out about the tools, equipment and materials you shall be using in this practical project.
Metal Research
Metal Research
Marking Out Tool Research
Marking Out Tool Research
Tool and Equipment Research
Tool and Equipment Research
Plastic Research
Plastic Research
Wood Research
Wood Research
Project Planning
Project Planning
3D Printer
3D Printer
Laser Cutter
Laser Cutter
Wood Lathe
Wood Lathe
Metal Lathe
Metal Lathe
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