Commercial processes (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards

Essential manufacturing techniques to shape wood into finished products

Cutting timber precisely using routers with shaped cutters

Computer-controlled machines offering precision and automation

Portable tools for smaller-scale production and custom work

Cut grooves or recessed shapes by plunging into wood surface

Cut along timber length to create decorative moulding profiles

Ensure accuracy and consistent depth of cut

Superior safety, exceptional accuracy, and repeatability

Shaping wood by spinning it on a wood lathe

Symmetrical shapes around a central axis

Removes excess material quickly, creates cylindrical shape

Separates sections of wood and creates clean divisions

Used for precise planing and creating smooth surfaces