Cutting, shaping, forming and finishing processes are clearly explained in our D&T Modules and KS3 D&T and KS4 D&T software.
You will find detailed descriptions of the theory notes, animations and exercises in each module by clicking on the links above.
Some of the process covered are listed below:
- measuring tools and processes
- marking out tools and processes
- hand tools and processes
- machine tools and processes
- 21 types of plastics forming and moulding processes
- wood joints with examples of their use
- soldering and brazing
- electric arc welding
- riveting
- planishing
- heat treatment:
- normalising
- hardening steel
- tempering steel
- annealing
- hot working
- cold working
- sand casting
- die casting
- lost wax casting - solid and hollow castings
- casting pewter
- finishing processes for castings
- finishing processes
- reason for finishes
- painting metals
- lacquering metals
- galvanising and zinc plating
- electroplating - electrodeposition
- electroforming
- anodising
- patination
- bluing
- enamelling
- plastic coating
- etching
- abrading, filing, grinding
- planishing
- knurling
- milling
- finishes for wood
- assembling and joining parts
In order to ensure that students have the skills and knowledge to stay safe, we also offer a very detailed Safety and Risk Assessment Module.
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