Materials, components and fabrication

When selecting materials and surface finishes for a product, consider its intended use and the required properties like strength, durability and appearance.

When selecting materials and surface finishes for a product, consider its intended use and the required properties like strength, durability and appearance.

Use the most appropriate joining processes in the design, manufacture and fabrication of a product.

Smart materials and composites play a vital role in modern product design, offering unique properties that enhance functionality and performance.

Modern materials are engineered to have improved properties compared to traditional materials like paper, wood, stone, and metals.

Hardwoods are strong, durable, and attractive. Softwoods are lighter and easier to work. Manufactured boards are versatile and cost-effective.

Thermosetting plastics set hard and can't be remelted; thermoplastics can be reshaped multiple times

Understand the properties and applications of ferrous and non ferrous metal, alloys and graphene and why they are used