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Quick questions on Joining and assembly explained: O-Level Design and Technology
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What are adhesives?Show answer
Adhesives bond surfaces and are usually permanent. The adhesive must suit the materials:
What are mechanical fixings?Show answer
Mechanical fixings hold parts with a fastener:
What are wood joints?Show answer
Wood joints shape the timber itself to interlock, giving strong, often neat joints:
What is choosing a joining method?Show answer
Match the method to: whether it must come apart, the materials, the strength and load required, appearance, and the tools and skill available. Justify the choice: "knock-down fittings, because the shelf is flat-packed and may be dismantled to move." A justified joint choice fits the product's whole life, not just the immediate assembly.
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