Materials

Materials

1. Wood

   • Soft wood
     • Coniferous trees
     • Pine
     • Cedar
     • Larch
     • Redwood
     • Cheap
       • Easier to produce
   • Hard woods
     • Deciduous trees
     • Oak
     • Mahogany
     • Maple
     • Teak
     • Expensive
       • Longer to produce

2. Metals

   • Ferrous
     • Magnetic
     • Mild steel
     • Stainless steel
     • Cast iron
       • Wrought iron
     • Contains iron
     • High carbon steel
   • Non-Ferrous
     • Gold
     • Alluminium
     • Titanuim
     • Copper
     • Brass
     • Non-Magnetic
     • Tin

3. Plastics

   • Synthetic Plastics
     • Thermoplastics
       • Polyamide (Nylon)
       • Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic)
       • Can be heated & re-moulded 100's of times
     • Thermosetting
       • Can only be heated & moulded once
       • Polyester resin
       • Epoxy resin
   • Natural
     • animals
       • Glues
     • Trees
       • Latex
     • Insects
       • Used to make polish
   • Crude Oil

4. Composite materials

   • Non- corrosive
   • Reinforced
   • Outdoor weather ressistant
   • Glass reinforced plastic
   • Medium density fibreboard

5. Smart Materials

   • Reactive materials
     • Thermochromic
       • Temperature change
     • Photochromic
       • Light levels
   • Polymorph
     • Ergonomic handles
   • Nanomaterials
     • Lightweight
     • Magnetic
     • Strength
     • Electrical conductivity
     • Water repellent

6. Manufactured Boards

   • Plywood
   • Medium Desnsity Fibreboard
   • Manmade
   • Recycled
   • Chipboard
   • Strong and stable
   • Inexpensive

7. Joining Methods and Adhestics

   • Joints
     • Butt Joints
     • Mitre joint
     • Dovetail joint
     • Adhesives
       • Synthetic resin
       • PVA (Polyvinyl acetate)
       • Epoxy Resin
       • Acrylic cement
     • Box joint
   • Welding
     • Metals
   • Moulding
     • Plastics
   • Screws
     • Bolts
     • Rivets