Page 4 - Focus Design Technology Resources 2024/2025
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Focus on
Metal
Based Materials
An in-depth examination of D&T Metal based
materials and the associated tools, machinery,
processes and finishes.
50 Topics Covered Under These Headings:
• Selection of Materials or Components
• Forces and Stresses
• Ecological and Social Footprint
• Sources and Origins
• Using and Working With Metal Based Materials
• Stock Forms, Types and Sizes
• Scales of Production
• Specialist Techniques and Processes
• Surface Treatments and Finishes
Addition Processes: Welding
Focus on
Polymer
Based Materials
An in-depth examination of D&T Polymer based
materials and the associated tools, machinery,
processes and finishes.
50 Topics Covered Under These Headings:
• Selection of Materials or Components
• Forces and Stresses
• Ecological and Social Footprint
• Sources and Origins
• Using and Working With Polymer Based Materials
• Stock Forms, Types and Sizes
• Scales of Production
• Specialist Techniques and Processes
• Surface Treatments and Finishes
Online version: these titles are included as
part of the DT Resource Pack on pages 10-11.
4 Stock Forms
