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What is Lego made from?
What is Lego made from?
Lego is typically manufactured from ABS because it is hard and scratch resist, making it durable so it can withstand play and also withstand the forces of connecting pieces together. Lego is looking at ways to become more sustainable by adapting and combining the types of plastic that it uses. Click the button below to see more information about the materials Lego uses and is also developing.
The challenge is to manufacture a 5x scale Lego figure using the information in the working drawings, using the machines, materials and equipment you have available to you.
During this mini project you will learn many skills and lots of these are also included on the CAIE Syllabus, that you could be tested upon during your Paper 2 exam. This means that you are learning some theory through a practical 'fun' experience. Some of the topics that will be covered include:
Head and Body
Head and Body
Connector and Arm
Connector and Arm
Legs
Legs
Processes you could use:
Processes you could use:
3 Axis Router
Casting machine
Wood Lathe
Metal Lathe
2D Plotter
Vacuum Forming
Pillar Drill
3D Printing
Laser Cutter
Spray Painting
Resin Pouring
The making of a Lego figure
The making of a Lego figure
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