PRODUCTS to MATERIALS to MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Main plastic bottle body (e.g. detergent bottle)

Blow moulded HDPE

High-performance drink bottle

Blow moulded PET

Metal bottle (premium version)

Die cast aluminium alloy

Top of bottle or lid

Injection moulded HDPE

how would curved wooden Chair legs be manufactured

Curved laminate birch plywood vacuum pressed

Frame of furniture

MIG welded mild steel, spray painted

Kitchen worktop surface

Laminated MDF with wood-effect veneer

Decorative or high-end metal part

Investment cast gold

Plastic electrical casing

Injection moulded ABS or PP

Dining table legs (wood)

Wood turned solid pine

Plastic kitchen utensil

Compression moulded melamine

what manufacturing technique would be used to make a Plastic pipe or window frame

Extruded PVC

Sink or cutlery

Pressed and stamped stainless steel

Outdoor slide or boat hull

GRP lay-up

Smooth wooden furniture part

Cut and sanded beech wood

how is flat laminate solid wood board manufactured

solid wood is glued together edge to edge
a sash clamp is used to hold the pieces of wood together and scrap wood is used to protect the laminate

how is chipboard manufactured

Made by compressing wood chips and resin under heat and pressure to form rigid sheets.

why is chipboard good ?

cheap
printed plastic laminated sheets of chipboard make material impermeable and add aethetics

why is melamine good and what is it used for

Used as a laminate coating on furniture surfaces; heat resistant and waterproof, prevents moisture from damaging materials like chipboard or MDF.

how is wood made into a circular shape?

wood turned on a wood lathe

What is a suitable material for this chair’s seat and legs?

seat Solid birch plywood
legs : solid dash strips

What is a suitable manufacturing method for the chair’s curved seat?

vacuum laminating

What is a suitable material for plastic playing pipes?

thermoplastics so - acrylic

What is a suitable manufacturing method for these plastic playing pipes?

extrusion molding

What is a suitable material for baby plates?

thermoplastic so - Melamine

What is a suitable manufacturing method for baby plates?

Compression moulding

What is a suitable material for a wooden chair?

Solid oak or pine wood

what is the suitable manufacturing method for a wooden chair

wood turning on lathe for round shape

What is a suitable material for an Electric drill or keyboard

thermoplastics so - ABS - super tough

What is a suitable manufacturing method for an electric drill of keyboard

injection moulding → very detailed products

what is a suitable material for toy cars or bottle opener

aluminium and zinc alloy

what is a suitable manufacturing method for toy cars or bottle opener

die casting → for very detailed metal products

Food packaging (tubs, containers) What is a suitable material for these containers?

thermoplastics so - HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) or PS (Polystyrene)

Food packaging (tubs, containers) What is a suitable manufacturing method?

vacuum forming → for simple containers

how can rectangular feet on a manmade solid wood strip + boards be manufactured

steam bending

what is the defition of anthropometrics

• The study of human body measurements, including size, reach, and strength.

• Used to design products that fit people safely and comfortably.

what is the defition of ergonomics

• The study of how people interact with products, systems, or environments.

• Ensures products are comfortable, efficient, and safe to use.