Design and Technology GCSE
Sub-assembly
What Sub-assembly means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Sub-assembly
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The manufacture of smaller parts of a product independently, before they are brought together for final assembly.
The assembly of smaller components into a larger unit before it is integrated into the final product.
Topics that use Sub-assembly
- Textiles: Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture typical textile products to different scales of production (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
- Extrusion
- Former
- Laminating
- CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
- CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
- Die Cutting (Stamp Cutting)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Template
Using Sub-assembly in the exam
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