Design and Technology GCSE
Former
What Former means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Former
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A shaped mould over which materials are formed or pressed into a new shape.
A block or shape used to mold, bend, or shape material around it.
Topics that use Former
- Papers and Boards: Specialist techniques, tools, equipment and processes to shape, fabricate, construct and assemble a high-quality paper and board prototype (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Timbers: Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture typical timber products to different scales of production (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Compressive Strength
- gsm (grams per square metre)
- Laminating
- Lamination
- Sub-assembly
- CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
- Notching
- Quality Control (QC)
Using Former in the exam
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