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Unit 5: Materials & Manufacturing Processes

This unit equips students with a comprehensive understanding of materials such as plastics, wood, metals, and composites, along with insights into key manufacturing methods including laser cutting and 3D printing. Environmental impacts and ethical sourcing considerations are explored, emphasizing the importance of responsible material selection. By applying Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles, students learn to create products that are easier and more cost-effective to produce.

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Sections

  • 1

    Properties Of Common Materials

    This section explores the properties of common materials, including plastics, wood, metals, and composites, and how these properties influence design decisions.

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  • 1.1

    Plastics (Polymers)

    This section focuses on the types, properties, and applications of plastics, also known as polymers, explaining their significance in material science.

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  • 1.2

    Wood

    This section covers the types, properties, and uses of wood in material selection and manufacturing processes.

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  • 1.3

    Metals

    This section explores the properties, classifications, and applications of metals, highlighting their role in material selection for design and manufacturing.

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  • 1.4

    Composites

    This section covers the definition, properties, and applications of composite materials, highlighting their construction and significance.

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  • 1.5

    Comparative Property Table

    This section presents a comparative table of key properties of various materials used in manufacturing.

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  • 2

    Manufacturing Methods Overview

    This section explores three key manufacturing methods—laser cutting, 3D printing, and hand tools—highlighting their processes, advantages, limitations, and use cases.

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  • 2.1

    Laser Cutting

    This section explores the laser cutting manufacturing method, noting its advantages and limitations.

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  • 2.2

    3d Printing (Additive Manufacturing)

    This section explores 3D printing as an additive manufacturing process, discussing its techniques, advantages, limitations, and practical applications.

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  • 2.3

    Hand Tools And Workshop Techniques

    This section covers the use of hand tools and workshop techniques in the manufacturing processes, highlighting their advantages and limitations.

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  • 3

    Sustainability And Ethical Sourcing

    This section focuses on the environmental and ethical implications of material sourcing and manufacturing processes in product design.

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  • 3.1

    Environmental Impacts

    This section examines the environmental impacts of material extraction and waste generation associated with manufacturing processes.

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  • 3.2

    Ethical Sourcing

    Ethical sourcing focuses on the conditions under which materials are obtained, including labor practices, sustainability, and environmental impact.

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  • 4

    Design For Manufacture (Dfm) Principles

    This section explores the core principles of Design for Manufacture (DfM), which aims to streamline the manufacturing process and reduce costs through thoughtful design decisions.

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  • 5

    Safety & Workshop Documentation

    This section emphasizes the importance of workshop safety and documentation procedures necessary for responsible material handling during manufacturing processes.

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  • 6

    Chapter Summary

    This chapter focuses on the relationship between materials and manufacturing processes, exploring the characteristics of different materials and their implications for design and sustainability.

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What we have learnt

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