Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Manufacturing Processes

   • Processes
     • Pewter Casting
     • Thermoforming
     • Laser Cutting
     • Lathing
     • Sand Casting

2. Sustainablilty

   • I will use timbers as they are sustainable compared to polymers.
   • I will use thermoplastics as they can be re-shaped and reused compared to thermosetting plastics

3. Function

   • To store knives and sharpen them when chosen to
   • Must be able to

4. Ergonomics

   • Average measurements of different knives
   • Ensure that there is an ergonomic grip to hold onto when sharpening knives
   • Ensure that the slits for the knives are the correct size for each different sized knife

5. Materials

   • Polymers
     • Acrylic
     • Polypropylene
   • Timbers
     • Hardwoods
       • Oak
       • Mahogony
     • Softwoods
       • Pine
     • Composites
       • Plywood
       • MDF
       • Chipboard
       • Blockboard
   • Metals
     • Ferrous
       • Steel
     • Non Ferrous
       • Pewter
       • Aluminium

6. Client

   • Professional Chef
     • School
     • Hospital
     • Restaurant
   • Kitchen Users
   • Hobby Chefs

7. Design Movement

   • Post Modernism

8. Safety

   • Production
     • Must wear goggle as all time in the workshop
     • Must wear an apron at all times to prevent clothes getting trapped in the machinery
     • If someone has long hair it must be tied up to prevent it from getting stuck in the machinery
     • Stick to all health and safety precautions in the workshop
   • Final Product
     • Ensure that the blade is hidden
     • Make sure that the product is made from a material that can be wiped clean

9. Finish

   • Wood
     • Varmish
     • Paint
     • Sanded

10. Environment

    • Knife block/sharpener
      • Kitechen
        • Home
        • Professional
        • Hospital
        • Hot
        • School
    • Hors d’oeuvre set
      • Home
      • Bars
      • Hotels