Design Technology 0.0 / 5 ? Design Technology: Product DesignMaterialsGCSEAQA Created by: Lexie RadCreated on: 30-03-17 08:00 Hardwood From a DECIDUOUS tree (loses leaves in autumn and winter). 1 of 11 Softwood From a CONIFEROUS tree (keeps leaves all year round). 2 of 11 Non-ferrous Iron is NOT present in the alloy. 3 of 11 Ferrous Iron IS present in the alloy. 4 of 11 MDF Medium Density Fibreboard. Fibres of wood glued together with resin. 5 of 11 Plywood Thin veneers are glued with the grain at a right angle to the previous one. 6 of 11 Chipboard Is made by gluing together chips of wood under heat and pressure. 7 of 11 Oak Hardwood, good for furniture, light brown, strong. 8 of 11 Ash Hardwood, good for sports equipment, cream colour, tough. 9 of 11 Scots Pine Softwood, good for DIY work, light cream colour. 10 of 11 Natural Characteristics Things to consider when choosing wood for a specific purpose: grain pattern, colour, texture, workability, workability and structural strength. 11 of 11
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