This series of short films offers concise explanations of the following topics and techniques for KS3 design and technology:
- Pop riveting
- Laser cutting
- Block foam modelling
- Finishing wood
- Finishing plastic
- Finishing metal
- Marking and cutting a halving joint
- Laminating wood
- Drape forming
- Marking shapes on metal
- Cutting a shape from metal
- Line bending
- Vacuum forming
- Screwing components together
These short films are suitable for teaching design and technology (D&T) at KS3/KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd/4th level in Scotland.
Pop riveting. video
This short film explains the process of pop riveting for fixing together two pieces of a thin material such as acrylic, aluminium or polystyrene.
Laser cutting. video
This short film explains the process of laser cutting, which is when high-powered laser is used to cut, etch or engrave a material.
Block foam modelling. video
This short film explains the process of block foam modelling, which is for creating prototypes of products in the design phase.
Finishing wood. video
This short film explains the process of finishing wood to achieve a professional look.
Finishing plastic. video
This short film explains the process of finishing plastic to achieve a professional look.
Finishing metal. video
This short film explains the process of finishing metal to achieve a professional look.
Marking and cutting a halving joint. video
This short film explains the process of creating a halving joint, which is used to fix together two pieces of wood.
Laminating wood. video
This short film explains the process of laminating thin, flexible layers of wood to form a stiff, usable shape.
Drape forming. video
This short film explains the process of drape forming, which is used to create curved or more complex shapes out of plastic.
Marking shapes on metal. video
This short film explains how to mark out a design on metal before you begin cutting.
Cutting a shape from metal. video
This short film explains the different ways to cut metal, depending on your design.
Line bending. video
This short film explains the process of line bending, which is a technique used to make precise folds in plastic components.
Vacuum forming. video
This short film explains the process of vacuum forming, which is an easy way to make hollow plastic mouldings which can be used in a wide variety of RMT design projects.
Screwing components together. video
This short film explains how to use screws, nuts and bolts to fix components together.
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