Sand Casting

Watch the these two videos;
Mould Preparation
Pouring Aluminium

Using these videos to assist you, produce a production plan for your g-clamp frame in the same format as your actual frame production plan.

Ensure all corrections/updates are completed. Check here for details.

Due Monday 3rd Nov

Capstan Lathe

Explain what a Capstan Lathe is and how it could be used to create your swivel foot.
Please include annotated diagrams.
Due in 21st October

What is thread rolling?

Research what Thread Rolling is.

Show how it can be applied to your g-clamp project.

Due Mon 13th Oct P2.

EG201 work

Using the work on Google Drive and the targets, combined with the marking scheme, aim to improve your work by at least 5 marks.

New Technologies

Research and present how touch screens work.

Work for Fri 18th Jan

Complete the specification we went through on 17th Jan, using Musts, Shoulds and Coulds. Explain why you've made each point (eg. must have a proper handle rather than a plain knob to help the user twist it). Research a range of taps already on the market (different designs would be good). From your specification and research sketch 3 individual and unique designs that meet the specification you have drawn up. Evaluate each design with the spec. Give each spec point a mark or grade (/10, star rating, A-G rating) according to how well it meets the point, WITH EXPLANATIONS TO WHY.

Taps

Find out what materials are used in a tap body and how the body is manufactured.