Specialist technical principles

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components

• Material selection criteria Free

3.2.2 Forces and stresses

• Resisting forces and stresses Pro
• Enhancing material resistance Pro

3.2.3 Ecological and social footprint

• Ecological issues in design Pro
• The six Rs of sustainability Pro
• Social issues in manufacturing Pro

3.2.4 Sources and origins

• Primary material sources Pro

3.2.5 Using and working with materials

• Commercial application of properties Pro
• Modification of properties Pro
• Shaping and forming techniques 6 notes
  • Shaping and forming papers and boards Pro
  • Shaping timber-based materials Pro
  • Shaping, casting and joining metals Pro
  • Shaping, forming and joining polymers Pro
  • Constructing and shaping textiles Pro
  • Cutting, drilling and soldering electronic and mechanical systems Pro

3.2.6 Stock forms, types and sizes

• Commercial stock forms Pro

• Scales of production Pro

3.2.8 Specialist techniques and processes

• Use of production aids Pro
• Prototyping tools and processes Pro
• Manufacturing to a tolerance Pro
• Commercial processes 6 notes
  • Commercial processes for papers and boards Pro
  • Commercial processes for timber Pro
  • Commercial processes for metals Pro
  • Commercial processes for polymers Pro
  • Commercial processes for textiles Pro
  • Commercial assembly and soldering processes Pro
• Quality control systems Pro

• Surface treatments and finishes Pro