Design for manufacture: communal areas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why designers modify designs for manufacture and apply this knowledge when prototyping.
Key learning points
- The manufacturing method can influence the design.
- Designs might need to be modified depending on CAM constraints.
Keywords
Modifications - making changes or adjustments to improve or alter a design
Manufacture - the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour
Constraints - restrictions that shape a design solution
CAM - computer-aided manufacture
CAD - computer-aided design
Common misconception
Once a design has been decided upon it cannot be altered.
A design can continue to be altered even when at the manufacturing stage.
Teacher tip
Have examples of different manufactuing methods using CAM such as living hinges, lamination, wood joints, 3D printing components, routing, nets etc.
Equipment
CAD software, examples of manufacturing techniques using CAM.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does CAD stand for?
Q2.What is the process of refining and improving a design called?
Q3.Developing your design idea in CAD allows you to see it …
Q4.What can be done to help with the development of CAD designs?
Q5.Why is sketching over a print out of a CAD design helpful?
Q6.What should be done by the designer once a sketch is completed?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why must a designer consider how to manufacture their design?
Q2.What is the term for the restrictions that can shape and alter a design solution?
Q3.What is it called when changes or adjustments are made to improve or alter a design?
Q4.What CAM process is shown here?
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