Idea website

www.yankodesign.com

Rapid Prototype CAD/CAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3gHHeD6cv8&feature=PlayList&p=28D07E7373B113BD&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OujOF2COEE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9awF5te_2w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwSxUzrOzSE&feature=related

Pedal bin mechanism

Click to view large image

http://www.reevoo.com/browse/product_type/bins http://www.reevoo.com/browse/product_type/bins

• Hands free operation, foot pedal must be used• Corrosion resistant galvanised bodies with stainless steel foot pedal and mechanism• Sealed base prevents leakages and facilities easy cleaning• Silent, dampened closing lid• Flame retardant• Integrated wall mounting bracket• Elasticated cord holds bags firmly in place, while the nylon loop makes changing bags easier• None clinical bins supplied with a choice of foot pedals• Clinical bins have yellow lids and clinical waste foot pedal label• Designed and tested to Healthcare Technical Memorandum (HTM83)
Height:
510 mm
Length:
320 mm
Depth:
330 mm

Peddle bin GCSE

Get rid of your household waste silently and without any nasty smell.

Our range of Brabantia pedal bins will suit many purposes in the kitchen, living and bathroom.

Odour proof and silent closing, the lid will stay up if opened manually and will automatically close with pedal operation.

Solidly constructed from chromium steel or Galfan coated steel plate offering high corrosion resistance, sturdy metal carry handle and a robust pedal mechanism.

A strong plastic inner bucket is removable and easy to clean, and a non-skid base ensures that the bin stands stable, even on wet or polished floors. A plastic floor ring helps to reduce the risk of damage to the floor.
Features
Solid steel construction for long life
Robust pedal mechanism & non-skid base
Silent closing lid locks odours in
Non-skid plastic floor ring reduces damage
Sizes/Styles Available
12lt
20lt
5lt

as/a level theory notes

http://www.designandtech.com/resistantmaterials/

AS Exam Preparation Course notes

Here is some background info for your revision:

http://www.design-technology.org/alevelindexpage.htm

AS Exam Preparation NEW SPEC (not re-sit)

Written Exam:
2 hours
Weighting:
50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks

This paper is based primarily on Materials and Components.Consisting of three sections:
Section 1 contains compulsory limited response questions
Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two
Section 3 contains one compulsory question.





Click on the logo for sample exam paper:



http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-PROD1-W-SQP-07.PDF

GCSE

EXAM TOPIC REVISION

2009

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH THEME and EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
THEME: ENVIRONMENTCONTEXT: RECYCLING BINS

http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/joindex.htm

scroll down to the bottom of the page for Number 5

All of this is relevant research and revision for this years exam topic!

AS Exam Preparation OLD SPEC (re-sit)

AS - 2008 Past paper. UNIT 1

http://http//store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/qp-ms/AQA-PD1D-W-QP-JUN08.PDF

Gift box link for examples of gift boxes:

A good one is the pillow box.

http://www.800giftbox.com/

http://www.eco-artware.com/crafts/crafts_11_02.php

Biodegradeable plastics: http://www.treecycle.com/biodegradable.html#bioplastic

Pro Desktop tutorials

http://www.the-warren.org/Prodesktop/Prodesktop%20sub%20menu.htm

This is a great site fro those starting with Prodesktop.

Baltix Re-Cycled manufacturer

A furniture manufacturer using re-cycled raw materials.

Mechanisms and Movement

Mechanisms and Movement

A great little site for mechanisms and motion.

click on the pic!

flying-pig.com

Smart materials link : http://designinsite.dk/htmsider/md950.htm

systems and control : http://designinsite.dk/htmsider/md950.htm

[RE] Design

REdesign

This is a great design website with lots of great links for funky recycled or sustainable furniture.


Click on the pic for the link to the websites


here are two more




Inhabitat

Cohda

Video Clips

The following are some interesting video clips of manufacturing processes.

Laser sintering: 3d rapid prototyping of complex shapes :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9awF5te_2w

Lost wax casting: precious metals, intricate casts are produced the molds to make the wax can produce many multiples. Batch producing:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyx7RXIy3ng&feature=related

Laser cutting: fast, accurate, cnc, metal wood or plastic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80-ZIWDNfIE

Sustainable furniture from managed forests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLe30B-ImFg

sustainable timbers

what is sustainable timber?
Sustainable timber means that the tree harvested will be replaced by another tree, whether naturally grown or planted. Extraction is compensated for, unlike in the case of most other materials .

http://sashalacroix.com/sustainable_timber_tree_facts.html

FlexibleLove folding chair

Clever card board chair that John found!



FlexibleLove™ experimental furniture incorporates an ‘accordion-like, honeycomb’ structure to create durable furniture pieces produced from widely-available, low-cost recycled materials. FlexibleLove™ furniture pieces, such as FlexibleLove 16™, are made wholly from recycled paper and wood products, and are produced using pre-existing manufacturing processes in order to reduce their overall impact on the environment.

http://www.flexiblelove.com/products/

THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF FOLDING CHAIRS

Here is some background reading for folding chairs.

folding chairs through the ages many centuries the folding chair was considered one of the most important pieces of furniture in the house and a prized status symbol. in ancient civilizations folding stools were used not merely for sitting but also for ceremonial use.

Click on the link at the bottom for the full article (recomended)!

http://www.designboom.com/eng/education/foldingchair.html

GCSE THEME 08

This is the information from the Technology student website and the link is at the bottom of the post.

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH THEME and EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
THEME: EATING OUTDOORSCONTEXT: PICNIC FURNITURE






Pupils research the theme as they work through the resources/questions below. They should draw on all the skills and techniques developed through the Resistant Materials course.
http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/joindex.htm