to put together parts to create a whole object

connections made between two or more components of material, to hold them together securely

a tool used to hold pieces of timber tightly together while glue dries

Batch assembly

Design and technology

Scales of production

Timbers properties, sources and stock forms

Collaborative design for batch production

Manufacturing specifications

Quality control and production planning

Batch production

Evaluate and refine processes

Using knowledge of timber properties and processes, pupils will work together to design a batch of tactile toys. They will prepare a manufacturing plan and develop their knowledge of quality control, applying this to checks throughout manufacturing to produce the batch within acceptable tolerances.

Collaborative design: tactile toys to teach

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

fast to insert, but not easy to remove cleanly

shaped for a tight fit, often used in furniture

Order the steps to create a glued timber joint using a clamp.

A {{}} connects two parts of a product so they stay fixed together.

Why might a wooden joint be used instead of nails or screws?

parts may not fit together or work properly

What happens if tolerance is not used during production?

Match the example to the term it describes.

holds wood pieces tightly while glue dries

joins wood with a turning motion using a screwdriver

What is a clamp used for in timber assembly?

A {{}} is a connection made between two pieces of timber to hold them securely.

Starter Quiz

What does it mean to assemble a product?