Design and Technology GCSE
Subtractive Manufacturing
What Subtractive Manufacturing means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Subtractive Manufacturing
Processes that create a desired shape by removing material from a larger block or sheet (e.g., drilling, laser cutting).
Topics that use Subtractive Manufacturing
- Systems: Specialist techniques, tools, equipment and processes to shape, fabricate, construct and assemble a high-quality systems prototype (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Iterative Refinement
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
- Through-Hole Technology (THT)
- Additive Manufacturing
Using Subtractive Manufacturing in the exam
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