Manufacturing specifications
I can work with others to create a manufacturing specification
Manufacturing specifications
I can work with others to create a manufacturing specification
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Key learning points
- Manufacturing specifications are used to communicate the details which will enable a design to manufactured.
- Cells are used when manufacturing in batches.
- Cells are when manufacturing tasks and workers are grouped to efficiently produce batches of products.
- Presenting a manufacturing specification can be in a table or a list.
Keywords
Manufacturing specification - the details which will enable a design to manufactured
Component - is a single part of a larger product
Cells - when tasks and workers are grouped to efficiently produce batches of products
Common misconception
Manufacturing specifications only include dimensions and materials.
Manufacturing specifications also include finishes, safety requirements, assembly instructions and what tasks need completing. These details ensure that a product is made correctly, safely, and consistently.
To help you plan your year 8 design and technology lesson on: Manufacturing specifications, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
encourages rapid idea generation
improves ideas by sharing different views
gives a clear goal to guide designs
helps design for a real user and situation
Exit quiz
4 Questions
a single part of a larger product
small teams of people or tasks grouped for production
making a specific number of the same product
instructions to build the product