Design and Technology GCSE
Die
What Die means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Die
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A specialized tool used in manufacturing to cut or shape material mostly using a press.
A specially shaped metal block with a hole through which molten polymer is forced.
Topics that use Die
- Papers and Boards: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to papers and boards for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Polymers: Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture polymer products to different scales of production (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Aesthetic Purpose
- Functional Purpose
- Lamination
- Spot UV
- Thermoplastic
- Thermosetting Polymer
- Tolerance
- Unit Cost
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