Unit 1 - ( R1 ) Industrial and commercial practices.

Simple guide

Aim : To develop understanding through investigation of products.

Implementation : Products and applications

a - Development of manufactured products, ideas conceived and developed, product design cycle, alternatives, performance modelling, prototypes, testing, systems, design for manufacture.

b - Form and function of products, understanding, analysing, evaluating, applying design process, purpose, function, aesthetics, performance, scale of production, market/user requirements, ergonomics, anthropometrics, quality, safety. Use disassembly of existing products to help develop new products.

c - Trends, styles, new technology, social/political/ethical influences, artistic, cultural, environmental, moral, scientific, target market, market trends, colour, lifestyle, demographics.

Implementation : Materials and components

a - Range of materials and potential application, broad classifications, metals and alloys, plastics, woods, composites, ceramics, standard components.

b - Working characteristics, structure, properties, aesthetic, colourful, smooth, density, toughness, degradation, decomposition, surface coating, self-finishing, surface decoration.

Implementation : Industrial and commercial practice

a - Manufacturing systems, one-off, batch, high volume, bought-in parts, continuous production, standardisation, modular sub-assemblies, pre-manufactured components.

b - Stages of production, sources, availability and selection, buying in bulk, bought in sub-systems, finite resources, recycling, stock control, just in time, testing, production planning, processing, assembly, finishing, labelling, packaging, distribution, marketing, retailing.

c - Detailed manufacturing methods, one-off, batch, high volume, impact on costs and production time.

Understand how production is achieved, processes, e.g, casting, sintering, shearing, stamping, etc. Removal, addition, joining, finishing.

d - Service to customer, good manufacturing practice, risk assessment, customer care, consumer protection, guarantee of product reliability, performance, safety, BSI standards.

e - Forms of energy used by industry, impact of energy use on product design and manufacture, efficient use, resources, equipment, processes, life cycle, environmental, conservation, recycling.

f - Use of ICT systems, electronic communications, market research, information handling, stock control, etc.

Use of CAD/CAM systems, creative and technical design, systems modelling, product simulation, 3D imaging, Product Data Management ( PDM ), computer control of manufacturing, quality control, CNC, CIM, concurrent manufacturing.

Implementation : Quality

a - Quality to meet : fitness for purpose, criteria of specification, accuracy of production, appropriate technology, look and feel. External quality standards, BSI, QA/QC systems and TQM.Using jigs, patterns, standard components, aids to accurate production, meeting specifications and tolerances, meeting aesthetic, performance and price requirements.

Implementation : Health and safety

a - Regulatory framework, health and safety legislation, labelling requirements, EMC compatibility for electronic goods.

b - Standard risk assessment procedures, good manufacturing practice.

c - Safe working practices, health and safety at work, identifying hazards.

The Simple Guides are based on Edexcel AS / A2 specifications.
The course outlines are an implented taught course at Crown Woods School, London Borough of Greenwich.
Author: Malcolm Cadman (c) 2000/01.

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