Design and Technology

3. Property describing resistance to scratching, denting or wear
6. Process used to mass-produce plastic parts using moulds
9. Type of polymer that sets permanently and cannot be reheated
10. Timber from deciduous trees known for strength and durability
11. Mixture of metals designed to improve properties
12. Process of bonding layers together to improve strength
14. Command word requiring you to set out key features clearly without reasons
15. Manufactured board made from wood fibres and resin
16. Material made from long chains of molecules used in plastics
18. Type of polymer that softens when heated and can be reshaped multiple times
20. Direction of fibres in timber affecting strength and finish
22. Command word requiring you to give reasons using because or how
24. Property describing ability to absorb energy without breaking
26. Manufacturing process where molten material is poured into a mould
27. Command word requiring you to break down and explain cause and effect
29. The purpose or job a product is designed to perform
30. A detailed list of requirements a product must meet

1. Property describing ability to bend without snapping
2. Property describing ability to withstand wear over time
4. A model used to test and develop a design before final production
5. Manufactured board made from layers of veneer glued at right angles
7. Designing products to fit the user’s needs and comfort
8. Command word requiring you to identify similarities and differences between two things
13. Process of drying timber to remove moisture before use
17. Process where material is forced through a die to create a shape
19. Command word requiring a judgement with justification and conclusion
21. Appearance of a product including colour, shape and style
23. Material made from two or more materials combined for improved performance
25. Timber from fast-growing coniferous trees used in construction
28. Property describing mass per unit volume affecting weight of products