An in-depth examination of Design and Technology Metal Based Materials and the associated tools, machinery, processes and finishes.
This comprehensive study covers both in-school workshop situations and those found in commercial industry.
This title was produced in association with Mr Paul Woodward.
This online title is part of the Focus Design Technology online resource pack.
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Metal Based Materials: Selection of Materials or Components
- Functionality
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Aesthetics
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Availability
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Cost
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Social Factors
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Cultural and Ethical Factors
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Metal Based Materials: Forces and Stresses
- Compression
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Tension
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Shear
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Torsion
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Bending
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Forces Acting on a Work Platform
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Metal Based Materials: Ecological and Social Footprint
- Environmental Issues
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Sustainable Design
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The Six Rs of Sustainability
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Repurposing and Upcycling
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Metal Based Materials: Sources and Origins of Metals
Metal Based Materials: Using and Working with Materials
- Classification of Metals
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Enhancement of Metals
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Hand Tools
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Machine Tools
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Metal Based Materials: Stock Forms, Types and Sizes
- Stock Forms
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Standard Components
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Metal Based Materials: Scales of Production
- One-Off Production
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Batch Production
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Mass Production
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Continuous Production
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Metal Based Materials: Specialist Techniques and Processes
- Wasting Processes
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Deforming Processes
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Reforming Processes
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Addition Processes
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Working to a Tolerance
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Quality Management
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Metal Based Materials: Surface Treatments and Finishes
- Why Finish Metals?
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Anodising
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Bluing
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Dip Coating
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Electroplating
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Enamelling
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Galvanising
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Varnishing
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Painting
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Polishing and Buffing
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Powder Coating
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Water Transfer Printing
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