2.1.17 Specialist Techniques & Processes

D&T 2026 — 2.1(c) Design Project — Product Design

Sections

Selecting specialist techniques and processes to shape, construct and assemble a prototype
Hand tools and machinery: pillar drills, lathes, vacuum formers, laser cutters, CNC lathes, 3D printers
Construction techniques: joints, fixings and adhesives
Health and safety regulations in the environment you are working in
Applying quality control and quality assurance checks
Awareness of wastage, addition, deforming and reforming

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