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materials. Give examples of the properties that make each material good or bad for watch-
making, from a quality perspective.
Materials
steel glass aluminium titanium gold plastic copper rubber
Properties
water-resistant abrasion-resistant corrosion-resistant shock-resistant tough
brittle elastic durable heavy lightweight thermally stable
16 In small groups, choose a well-known consumer product or appliance and discuss it
from a quality perspective. How suitable are the materials used? How good is the product,
compared with others sold by competitors?
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