Metalwork - Exam Papers - HL - Project - 1994

150 Marks

Instructions

Details of a Model Air Compressor are show on the accompanying drawing.

  1. Make the model using the materials as specified in the parts list.
  2. An alternative hardwood base may be designed and made for the model.
  3. An adhesive is to be used to bond Part 14 to Part 3 and Part 13 to Part 7.
  4. Assemble the parts using the set screws supplied.

Parts List

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
1 BASE 1 BLACK PERSPEX OR HARDWOOD
2 CRANK CASE 1 BRASS, COPPER OR STEEL
3 COVER PLATE 1 CLEAR PERSPEX
4 CYLINDER 1 COPPER PIPE
5 CRANK 1 BRASS, COPPER OR STEEL
6 CON ROD 1 BRASS, COPPER OR STEEL
7 PISTON 1 ALUMINIUM OR NYLON
8 CYLINDER HEAD STUDS 2 STEEL OR BRASS
9 CYLINDER HEAD 1 CLEAR PERSPEX
10 DRIVING PULLEY 1 CLEAR PERSPEX
11 SHAFT 1 BRASS OR STEEL
12 CRANK PIN 1 BRASS OR STEEL
13 GUDGEON PIN 1 BRASS, STEEL OR ALUMINIUM
14 BEARING 1 CLEAR PERSPEX

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
15 M5 x 8 SET SCREWS 2 BRASS OR STEEL
16 M5 x 6 SET SCREWS 2 BRASS OR STEEL
17 * M5 HEXAGONAL NUTS 8 BRASS OR STEEL
18 * M6 HEXAGONAL NUTS 2 BRASS OR STEEL
19 Ø5 WASHERS 4 BRASS OR STEEL
20 Ø6 WASHER 1 BRASS OR STEEL
* Cap Nuts may also be used.

NOTE :

  1. If hardwood is used for Part 1, the overall dimensions (length and width) maybe increased by up to 20% if necessary. The height of the base must not exceed 20mm.
  2. If steel is used for parts 2, 5 and 6 they must be spray painted matt black before assembly.

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