Specialist tools and equipment for manufacture: saving space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can manufacture safely using hand tools.
Key learning points
- One-off production is when a single, custom-made product is manufactured for a specific customer.
- One-off products are manufactured specifically to suit an individual’s needs or preferences.
- Hand tools are often used when making one-off products due to the precision and accuracy.
- Hand tools are not as effective at manufacturing products quickly.
Keywords
Manufacture - the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour
One-off production - when a single, custom-made product is manufactured to meet a specific customer's needs
Hand tools - manually operated tools used for shaping, cutting, joining, and finishing materials in practical projects
Common misconception
Hand tools are outdated and less accurate than power tools.
Hand tools offer high precision when used correctly, especially for detailed work.
Teacher tip
Examples of wood tools and demonstrations of how to use them would be beneficial in this lesson. You may wish to include a practical element that develops their use of hand tools.
Equipment
Examples of various hand tools.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a laser cutter an example of?
Q2.A laser cutter works by directing a powerful laser beam using _________ or fibre optics to a lens, which focuses the light onto a material.
Q3.What can be made on an industrial scale using laser cutters?
Q4.What is this an example of?
Q5.What file format is used to export a CAD file to a laser cutter?
Q6.What two things need to be adjusted on a laser cutter so that they are correct for the material and material thickness?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When a single, custom-made product is manufactured for a specific customer it is called?
Q2.What are advantages of one-off production?
Q3.Why are hand tools often used for manufacturing one-off products?
Q4.What is the tool shown in the image?
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