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Batch assembly

Collaborative design: tactile toys to teach

Unit Summary

Using knowledge of timber properties and processes, pupils will work together to design a batch of tactile toys. They will prepare a manufacturing plan and develop their knowledge of quality control, applying this to checks throughout manufacturing to produce the batch within acceptable tolerances.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to work with others to assemble a batch of the same design.

Key Notes

  • When assembling timbers different methods of joining are used e.g. gluing, clamping, screws and nails.
  • When assembling timbers, different methods of joining are used, such as wooden joints.
  • When constructing a screw joint correctly, pilot and clearance holes must used. This prevents the timber from splitting.
  • Timber joints are the ways pieces of wood are connected or joined together to form a product or structure.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • assemble: to put together parts to create a whole object
  • joint: connections made between two or more components of material, to hold them together securely
  • clamp: a tool used to hold pieces of timber tightly together while glue dries

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Using a hot glue gun to join timbers for a final assembly is a durable method of joining.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

When assembling timbers different methods of joining are used e.g. gluing, clamping, screws and nails. When assembling timbers, different methods of joining are used, such as wooden joints.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'assemble'

to put together parts to create a whole object.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Using a hot glue gun to join timbers for a final assembly is a durable method of joining. Correction: Hot glue is not strong enough for a final timber assembly. It is more suitable for temporary joins, as it can weaken over time. For secure, durable joints, use screws, joints or wood glue instead.

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