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How do I structure out the first section of my design portfolio.

Let us have a look at the criteria for your assessment and the marking/grading scheme first. We can go through each of these points and evaluate what you currently have, and what we can improve on in order t...
IR
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State the method in which a product is blow moulded.

Plastic extruded material is made as a parison and passes through a mould. It connects to an air inlet in the bottom, and the sides of the mould are closed and tightenedHot air is blown into the cavity, forc...
EC
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Explain two advantages of using pine to make a frame rather than MDF?

Fewer trees will be cut down so there will be less deforestation, meaning resources will last longer and have less environmental impact Energy costs will be reduced as no additional processes are needed. MDF...
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Are you able to list for me: two examples of a hardwood, and two examples of a softwood?

Hardwoods: oak, mahogany, maple, ash, birch, etc. Softwoods: pine, spruce, cedar, fir, etc. Disallow any manufactured boards, e.g. plywood, MDF, etc.
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(Textiles) What are the 3 key fibre classifications? Give an example for each category.

Natural fibres, eg. Cotton Manufactured (regenerated) fibres, eg. Viscose Synthetic fibres, eg. Polyester
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