Manufacturing considerations and selection

Design and technology

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

{{}} is commonly used in mass production as it allows for automation and consistent quality.

Which factor is most important when choosing a manufacturing process for a product needed urgently?

Arrange the following manufacturing processes in order of shortest to longest lead time:

Affects the choice of process (e.g. cutting, moulding)

Influences how quickly products need to be made

Match the factor to its impact on manufacturing:

A larger scale of production usually leads to a more {{}} process to reduce time and costs.

Which manufacturing method is best suited for small batches of customised products?

Which of the following is an example of a direct cost?

Which of the following is NOT a part of a design specification?

Which of the following are linked to external costing factors?

When companies choose materials, they must consider {{}}, which includes the energy used in production and disposal.

Materials with high {{}} are resistant to changes in shape or size under pressure.

What term is used to describe the limitations or restrictions that designers work within, such as budget, time, and materials?