Development: Material selection

Steps to select the right material for the product• Look at the properties of the material

• Look at the uses of the material

• Select based on properties and uses of material

• Highlight the possible materials needed and give reasons.

15.2 Plastics

Properties and Uses of Some Common Thermoplastics

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.2 Plastics

Properties and Uses of Some Common Thermoplastics

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.2 Plastics

Properties and Uses of Some Common Thermosets

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.3 Wood

Properties and Uses of Some Common Hardwoods

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.3 Wood

Properties and Uses of Some Common Hardwoods

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.3 Wood

Properties and Uses of Some Common Softwoods

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.4 Metals

Properties and Uses of Some Ferrous Metals

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel

15.4 Metals

Properties and Uses of Some Non-ferrous Metals

Source: Design for Life Textbook by Peter Stensel