BTEC First Engineering Unit 1 The Engineered World
BTEC First Engineering Unit 1: The Engineered World Learning aim A Know about engineering processes used to produce modern engineered products
BTEC First Engineering Unit 1: The Engineered World The first engineers The earliest evidence of engineering is from around 4, 000 years ago. Since then, things have changed a little… © Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
BTEC First Engineering Unit 1: The Engineered World Engineering sectors Engineered products are designed and produced by companies who specialise in different sectors. • Aerospace • Automotive • Communications • Electrical/Electronic • Mechanical • Biomedical • Chemical © Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
BTEC First Engineering 1: The Engineered World Unit 1: The Engineered World Engineering processes Processes can be divided into groups, which are linked by the features of the processes. Machining Forming Fabrication Electrical/ electronic • Turning • Milling • Drilling • Casting • Forging • Welding • Shearing • PCB manufacture • Surface mount © Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
BTEC First Engineering 1: The Engineered World Unit 1: The Engineered World Scales of production One-off • Where just one product is made for a customer. • Could be a prototype. Batch • A set number of identical products. • Some flexibility to individualise designs. Mass Continuous • Products produced in • Automated production large quantities. can continue for months. • Often involves automation. • Often produces low-cost products. © Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
BTEC First Engineering 1: The Engineered World Unit 1: The Engineered World Modern production methods Uses of robots Robots can be used for: § remotely operated vehicles § manufacturing § welding § painting § quality control § packaging CNC equipment Computer Numerical Control § Machines are controlled by a computer. § Drawings are produced using a computer (CAD) and transferred to a machine (CAM). © Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
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