Fig. 18 shows a machine used to cut shapes from sheet metal in a factory. The metal has been selected for its specific properties that make it suitable for ...
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Fig. 18 shows a machine used to cut shapes from sheet metal in a factory. The metal has been selected for its specific properties that make it suitable for this application. Different metals have different properties that affect how they can be worked and used. The choice of metal depends on the functional requirements of the product.
The parts are all the same size. The handle is round.
The plywood can be shaped using vacuum forming or filing. The product must comply with relevant safety standards for its intended market.
(a) Name the process shown in Fig. 18. [1]
(b) Give one advantage of using this process in a factory. [1]
Answer Details
(a) The process shown is press forming (also known as stamping or die cutting). [1]
In this process, a sheet of metal is placed between a punch (upper tool) and a die (lower tool). The press forces the punch downward with great force, cutting or shaping the metal to match the profile of the die cavity. The process is fast and produces clean, accurate shapes with consistent dimensions.
(b) One advantage of using this process in a factory: [1]
It is fast and efficient for producing large quantities of identical components. Once the die is set up, each pressing takes only seconds, making it highly cost-effective for mass production. The shapes produced are identical, accurate, and require little or no finishing, reducing waste compared with hand cutting.
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