Commercial processes (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Commercial processes definition
Commercial processes definition
Manufacturing methods to shape & form metals
Milling process definition
Milling process definition
Machining using rotating cutters to remove material
Milling machine axes of movement
Milling machine axes of movement
Three different directions (axes)
CNC milling accuracy vs manual
CNC milling accuracy vs manual
Much more precise measurements & repeated cuts
CNC quality consistency benefit
CNC quality consistency benefit
Every part produced is identical
CNC milling operation hours
CNC milling operation hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Casting process definition
Casting process definition
Metal heated to molten, poured in mould, cools to shape
Two main types of casting
Two main types of casting
Die casting and sand casting
Die casting typical product size
Die casting typical product size
Smaller metal products and components
Die casting pressure method
Die casting pressure method
Molten metal forced in under high pressure
Die casting surface finish quality
Die casting surface finish quality
High-quality surface finish
Sand casting typical product size
Sand casting typical product size
Larger metal objects (vices, clamps, engine blocks)
Sand casting mould reusability
Sand casting mould reusability
Moulds must be remade for each individual casting
Die casting best production volume
Die casting best production volume
High volume production runs