Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 2.3.3, 3.3.3, 4.3.3, 5.3.3, 6.3.3, 7.3.3 · Paper 1
Material supplied in standard forms and sizes that manufacturers can purchase and process, rather than having it specially made for each product.
Revise: Availability FactorsStock materials are supplied in standard forms and sizes, such as metal sheet, bar and tube. Manufacturers can buy these and cut or shape them into components rather than ordering material specially manufactured for the product.
- Revise: Availability Factors
A material held by a supplier in a standard type, size or specification, ready to be ordered rather than manufactured specially.