Manufacturing Scales and Processes — Papers and Boards In-Depth — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology C600
Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600
Manufacturing Scales and Processes
What you need to know
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of one-off, batch, and high-volume continuous production for paper and board products.
Explain the use of jigs and devices to control repeat activities in batch production.
Analyze the importance of Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM) in modern, high-volume production workflows.
Detail the stages of commercial printing, including pre-press operations (grids, registration marks, layout, imposition, colour separation) and on-press operations.
Describe finishing processes used in commercial printing, such as die cutting, spirit varnishing, UV varnishing, laminating, embossing, debossing, cropping, folding, and binding.
Understand the techniques used to produce everyday printed items like books, magazines, leaflets, and packaging.
