Practice Processing Composites - 9.2.3 | Chapter 9: Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) | IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Processing Composites

9.2.3 - Processing Composites

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Question 1 Easy

What are composite materials?

💡 Hint: Think about a material made from different components.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using composites.

💡 Hint: Consider materials that are strong yet light.

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Question 1

What is a composite material?

A single material
A combination of materials
A type of metal

💡 Hint: Think about how they are built from different substances.

Question 2

True or false? The lay-up process can result in stronger composites.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall advantages of the lay-up technique.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a lightweight drone frame using composites. Consider ply orientation, part geometry, and the manufacturing processes discussed.

💡 Hint: Think about the stress points on the drone and how layers can be arranged.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of tooling costs on the feasibility of mass-producing a composite skateboard.

💡 Hint: Balance creativity in design with cost realities.

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