The technology of
resistant materials, tools and processes is richly
illustrated with animations and photographs. The content listed below
is from the KS3 Design and Technology package. Each
topic is hyperlinked to pages explaining the topic.
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Metal
technology: converting metal
ores into the metals we use to make products
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Wood
technology: converting trees into
timber products and manufactured boards.
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Plastics
technology: polymer types, moulding
techniques and processes
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Abbreviations
of polymers
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Uses
of plastics
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Measuring tools and processes
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Marking out tools and processes
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Hand tools
used for cutting and shaping
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Machine tools
used for cutting and shaping
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Wood joints
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Soldering and brazing
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Electric
Arc Welding
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Riveting
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Casting
pewter
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Finishing
processes
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Assembling
and joining processes
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Electroplating
animation
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Planishing
animation
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Mechanisms
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Structures
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