checks made on a product before, during and after its production, so it meets quality and safety standards

a detailed description of a product’s requirements and features

the acceptable range of variation in a product's measurements

a part that’s made the same way every time so it can be used in a range of products

Quality Control methods

Design and technology

Physical and working properties of materials

Enhancing the properties of polymers

Sources and stock forms of polymers

Environmental impact of materials

Wasting manufacturing processes for polymers

Deforming manufacturing processes for polymers

Reforming manufacturing processes for polymers

Joining processes for polymers

Finishing processes for polymers

Scales of production in manufacturing

Production aids

In this unit pupils will develop technical principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Technical principles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of ingredients which may contain allergens.

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

checking products to ensure they meet specifications

designing jigs and templates for accuracy

Which of the following best describes quality control?

Quality control helps ensure products are safe, reliable, and meet the technical...

the acceptable range of variation in a measurement

a group of products made at the same time

checking colour against a specification chart

Which of these is an example of destructive testing?

When manufacturing parts, small variations in size are allowed so that components still fit and function correctly. This allowed variation is called a...

a part designed uniquely for a single product

a pre-made part with consistent size used across different pr

a component that must be inspected visually before every use

Which of the following best describes a standardised component?

Which keyword describes the ability to make the same product to the same standard again and again?

small, handcrafted products made by a single person

large-scale production using machinery and technology

What does 'industrial' typically refer to in manufacturing?

products are made to the same specifications every time

production happens only once for a prototype

What does 'standardised' mean in manufacturing?

Materials are chosen based on their physical and working...

it can maintain its shape under normal conditions without breaking

it can resist environmental changes like temperature and moisture

the cost-effectiveness of building a structure

What does 'structural integrity' refer to in materials and structures?

they are always made from recycled materials

they're easier to transport, store, and use in different manufacturing processes

they don't require specialised tools to work with

What is one main benefit of using standard stock forms in manufacturing?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Quality Control methods

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.