Cost
It must be affordable to the user group, so it will be around £10-£15.
User
User it must appeal to all teenagers of the age of 14-19
Schedule
Materials Research
Final Idea
Workshop Diary
Workshop Diary
Step 1:
Firstly I measure what I was going to take out, as I was making housing joint, and to ensure that I made my measurements as accurate as possible the equipment I used was the carpenter’s tri-square and obviously a ruler and a pencil. After I had made the measurements I a tenon saw to cut half way down into the piece of wood however keeping safe I used a vice to do so. Following that I used a mallet hammer and a chisel to chip away some of the wood. I then continue on to file down the chipped surface, until it’s smooth and flat.
Step 2:
I simply cut all the pieces so they were could all be correctly fitted together. I used a tenon saw and a jig saw. I used the jig saw because it was faster than a tenon saw, however I had to use the tenon saw after to crop the edges.
Step 3:
I then used a sand belt and a file to make all the edges completely even. Basically using the same concept as the jig saw and the tenon saw, I used the sand belt because it was faster and then used the file to crop down the edges.
Step 4:
Using the same concept as the sand belt and the file and the jig saw and the tenon, I used the electric sander on all the surfaces, and curve the edges for safety reason stated earlier. Then I use sand paper for hard to reach places such as inside corners.
Step 5:
At this point all the pieces have been cut, filed and sanded in the purpose of making them all fit together. I had started by gluing the pieces together, and clamping the over night. Once the glue has dried I went on to nail all the pieces together, to ensure that my product won’t fall apart.
Step 6:
I painted the first layer of my product, however I only painted the inside of the product as it is the hardest to paint. And then wait for it to dry.
Step 7:
I painted the second layer of the inside of my product. I wasn’t going to start painting the outside of my product because there was no sense as it was the end of the lesson.
Step 8:
Today I began to paint the first layer of my product; this time I painted the outside of the product. And then wait for it to dry. I painted the second layer of the outside of my product. I was able to do this because I stayed after school to do so.
Industrial Practices
In Industry
To make my iPod, Playstation 2 and PSP holder I would use a process that involves jigs and moulds. This is the fastest, most efficient and accurate process of production. And of course this process will be the same for every holder; this guarantees that every holder would exactly identical, unless there is something wrong with either the jigs or the moulds.
CAD/CAM
CAM is Computer Aided Manufacture and CAD is Computer Aided Design. In this case I would use something such as pro desktop or another piece of software that allows 3D design. This would make the process quicker and easier as every single measurement will be accurate to a tenth of a millimetre. This makes it even easier for product designers as the can change any aspect of the product without having to do it separately after the process had finished, which would therefore not guarantee each product being identical.
Batch Production
My product will be produced in batches this would save costs of production, which results in more profit.
Quality Assurance
After each stage workers would be situated (in a safe environment) at a position where the each stage will be checked for any faults.
Quality Control
To also ensure quality is of high standard I would have quality control stations along the production line.
Costs
MDF tends to be inexpensive because in essence it’s recycled so it comes at a low cost.
Time
My product will take up to two hours to complete in industry, this is because I have two different colours, and to ensure that the colours won’t mix, there will be a need to delay, as well as there having to be two layers of paint on each surface.
Evaluation
Aesthetics
It appeals to the user group because it looks modern and stylish, as the user is 14-16.
Ergonomics
I curved and smooth all edges and surfaces so it will be much easier and better to hold and carry when or if needed.
Construction
I only used woodworking machines that I have been trained to use properly and safely. And always wore safety glasses or goggles. Wore dust masks when required.
Safety
I curved the edges so there are no sharp edges for people to hurt themselves. And I always wore safety glasses or goggles
Function
I met the function of the product because it serves its purpose of providing space and storing multiple of electronic items such as the PSP and iPod and a Playstation 2.
Texture
Using the electrical sander on all the surfaces, I and curved all the edges. Then I use sand paper for hard to reach places such as inside corners.
Materials
I made my product out of MDF, it’s cheap and it is a recycled wood.
Colour
I finished my product with a dark blue and a deep red.
Manufacture
I think it has been suitably made, although I could have made more attempts to stay after school and pay more attention to detail. There were a couple of faults such as the paint type. When I was buying paint I unintentionally bought the incorrect paint.
Materials used
MDF, I thought this was the most suitable material to use and provides a good finish.
Life of product
MDF is able to recycle. As well as that it can last for a couple of years.
Market potential
I think if my product is properly advertised, its market potential will increase. If not advertised properly I don’t think any product will have potential.
Safety and Control
Safety Precautions
- Wear safety goggles or glasses
- Always wear an apron
- Tuck your tie into your shirt
- Wear a face mask if necessary
- Shoe laces tied
- When using the electric drill ensure that the safety guard is in place
- If you have long hair make sure it is tied back
- Use gloves when using certain types of equipment
What happens if you don’t follow safety precautions?
- If you don’t wear safety goggles and you using the sand belt saw dust can easily get into your eye. If saw dust does get in to your eye, it will cause irritations and depending on the quantity of saw dust in your eye you may even need surgery.
- Tucking in your shirt as well as always using an apron is extremely important, especially when using the electrical drill. If you tie is caught in the drill you will be pulled in towards it, which has serious consequences.
- Wearing a face mask isn’t as threatening. Its just prevents saw dust getting into your mouth. If saw dust does get into your mouth, it’s not life threatening, but it will cause irritations.
- Leaving your shoelaces untied can be extremely dangerous. Take for instance your walking to the tools cabinet and someone walking towards you is holding a sharp object and you trip over your shoelaces. Not a situation you necessarily want to be in.
- Not putting the safety guard in place or tying you hair back has the same consequences as not tucking your shirt, or not using an apron, or not tucking your tie in you shirt.
- If I’m using glue gun and I accidentally get some on my hand, it will be without a doubt quite painful. That’s why I would use gloves when using a glue gun.
This appeals to the user group, because it looks modern and stylish.
As well as that it is ergonomically suited because all the edges will have been curved and smooth. And because I curved all the edges there are no sharp edges for people to hurt themselves. This easily meats its function because it serves its purpose of providing space and storing multiple of electronic items such as the PSP and iPod and a Playstation 2. I finished my product with a dark blue and a deep red.
