Planning ManufactureTask Equipment QC/QA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Mark out the shape of the speaker front and back

Tri square, pencil, ruler, tape measure

QC: Check measurements before cutting

Contingency week one

Contingency week two

Cut out the speaker front and back out Band saw and scroll saw QC: Check measurements after cutting

Finish edges by sanding away tool marks Assortment of files QC: no tool marks visible

Mark out location of speaker, dials, and leads on the speaker front

Tri square, pencil, ruler, tape measure

QA: use the prototype template to mark out

Cut out speaker hole Pillar drill with 60mm hole saw, g clamps

QC: check position of hole saw before drilling

Drill dials and lead holes 6mm drill bit, 3mm drill bit, g clamps

QC: check position of hole saw before drilling

Cut battery access door from back piece, drill hole and then place scroll saw blade through to cut the rest out

Pillar drill, 3mm drill bit, g clamp, scroll saw.

QC: Check measurements before cutting

Cut bendable ply to size Tri square, pencil, ruler, tape measure

QC: Check measurements before cutting

Finish edges by sanding away tool marks Assortment of files QC: no tool marks visible

Bend, glue and clamp ply around the front of speaker

Wood glue, g clamps, sash cramps

QC: Check position before leaving glue to set

Drill the PCB board Pillar drill, .5mm drill bit QC: Check position of drill holes

Populate PCB board Solder, soldering iron, components

QC: Check position of all components – check CB works

Solder speaker to PCB Solder, soldering iron QC: Check connection

Add hinge to battery access door Hand drill, 3mm drill bit, hinge, 3mm screws

QC: Check for free movement of the access door

Attach back of the speaker to the casing Wood glue, sash clamps. QC: Check position before leaving glue to set

Apply sand and seal to the product Sand and seal, paint brush QC: Check for even coat

Sand down the product and apply another layer

Sand and seal, paint brush, sand paper

QC: Check for even coat and even layers

Tape off speaker and areas not to be coloured

Masking tape QC: Check all areas that need to be covered are covered

Add layer of primer and spray paint Primer, coloured spray paint QC: Check for even coat

Glue speaker to the casing Hot glue gun QC: Check speaker fits in space

Health & SafetyBand Saw:

• Wear goggles• Know where emergency stop is• Lower guards to top of work• Be aware of surroundings• Ensure dust extraction is used

Pillar Drill:• Wear goggles• Know where emergency stop is• Ensure guards are in place• Check chuck is tightened around bit• Be aware of surroundings• Ensure dust extraction is used

Scroll Saw:• Wear goggles• Know where emergency stop is• Be aware of surroundings• Ensure dust extraction is used

Hot glue gun:• Watch hands, glue could burn skin• Check wires of the product before using

Soldering iron:• Watch hands, solder and the iron itself could burn

skin• Check wires of the product before using

Spray Paint• Wear respiratory equipment• Use in open space

Belt Sander• Wear goggles• Know where emergency stop is• Lower guards to top of work• Be aware of surroundings• Ensure dust extraction is used