Wasting manufacturing processes for metals
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain and compare small-scale and industrial wasting processes.
Key learning points
- Wasting involves removing material to shape or size a product.
- Tools and small machines remove material in small-scale production.
- CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, which means that some machinery can be controlled by a computer.
- Larger machines remove material quickly, more accurately, and consistently at scale.
Keywords
Wasting - removing material to shape or size a product
Small-scale production - making one or a few products using hand tools or basic machines
Industrial - higher-volume production using machines for speed, accuracy and consistency
CNC - Computer Numerical Control - Computer-controlled machining for precise cutting and shaping
Common misconception
The same tools and methods are used for both small-scale and industrial manufacturing.
The scale of production heavily influences tool choice, speed, accuracy, and repeatability.
Teacher tip
Demonstrate the same process (e.g. cutting) using both a hand tool and a machine to clearly highlight the differences in speed, accuracy, and application.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is NOT a material?
Q2.Which of the following statements are NOT true.
Q3.Match the material to its source:
ores in rocks
crude oil
sheep
trees
Q4.What is one main benefit of using standard stock forms in manufacturing?
Q5.Machine tools make production faster and more consistent than hand tools.
Q6.Which safety rule is most important when using hand tools?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Removing parts of a material to shape it is called .
Q2.What does CNC stand for?
Q3.What does 'industrial' typically refer to in manufacturing?
Q4.Name this tool.
Q5.Match tool to description:
fine blade for detailed metal cutting, e.g. jewellery
hand tool for cutting metal bars, rods, and tubing
cuts curves in metal using a narrow blade
cuts sheet metal in straight lines using a lever action
scissor-like tool for cutting thin sheet metal
spins discs to cut, grind, or polish metal surfaces
Q6.Name this CNC industrial wasting process:
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