My Revision Notes: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Design
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Topic area 1: Designing processes
1.1 The stages involved in design strategies
1.1.1 Linear design
1.1.2 Iterative design
1.1.3 Inclusive design
1.1.4 User-centred design
1.1.5 Sustainable design
1.1.6 Ergonomic design
1.1.7 Relative advantages and disadvantages of each design strategy
1.2 Stages of the iterative design process and the activities within each stage
1.2.1 Analysis of the design brief
1.2.2 Methods of researching product requirements
1.3 Modelling and evaluation of the design idea
1.3.1 Reasons for the use of modelling
1.3.2 Virtual modelling of the design idea
1.3.3 Physical modelling of the design idea
1.3.4 Manufacture or modification of the prototype
Topic area 2: Design requirements
2.1 Criteria included in an engineering design specification
2.1.1 Needs and wants
2.1.2 Quantitative and qualitative criteria
2.1.3 Reasons for the product criteria included in the design specification (ACCESS FM)
2.2 How manufacturing considerations affect design
2.2.1 Scale of manufacture
2.2.2 Material availability and form
2.2.3 Types of manufacturing process
2.2.4 Production costs
2.3 Influences on engineering product design
2.3.1 Market pull and technology push
2.3.2 British and international standards
2.3.3 Legislation
2.3.4 Planned obsolescence
2.3.5 Sustainable design (6 Rs)
2.3.6 Design for the circular economy
Topic area 3: Communicating design outcomes
3.1 Types of drawing used in engineering
3.1.1 Freehand sketching
3.1.2 Isometric drawing
3.1.3 Oblique drawing
3.1.4 Orthographic drawing
3.1.5 Exploded views
3.1.6 Assembly drawings
3.1.7 Block diagrams
3.1.8 Flowcharts
3.1.9 Circuit diagrams
3.1.10 Wiring diagrams
3.1.11 Advantages and disadvantages of each drawing technique
3.2 Working drawings
3.2.1 2D engineering drawings using third angle orthographic projection
3.2.2 Standard conventions
3.2.3 Abbreviations
3.2.4 Representations of mechanical features
3.3 Using CAD drawing software
3.3.1 Advantages and disadvantages of using CAD drawing software versus manual drawing techniques
Topic area 4: Evaluating design ideas
4.1 Methods of evaluating design ideas
4.1.1 Production of models
4.1.2 Qualitative comparison with the design brief and specification
4.1.3 Ranking matrices
4.1.4 Quality function deployment (QFD)
4.2 Modelling methods
4.2.1 Virtual modelling using 3D CAD
4.2.2 Modelling using card
4.2.3 Modelling using block foam
4.2.4 Breadboarding
4.2.5 3D printing
4.2.6 Advantages and disadvantages of each modelling method
4.3 Methods of evaluating a design outcome
4.3.1 Measuring the dimensions of a product
4.3.2 Measuring the functionality of a product
4.3.3 Quantitative comparison with the design brief and specification
4.3.4 User testing
4.3.5 Advantages and disadvantages of each method of evaluating a design outcome
4.3.6 Reasons for identifying potential modifications and improvements to the design
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