Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology 1DT0 · 2.3

Factors influencing the selection of metals

Code: 2.3
In: 2 Metals
Course: GCSE Design and Technology 1DT0
Board: Edexcel

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Points under 2.3

2.3.1 Aesthetic factors
2.3.2 Environmental factors
2.3.3 Availability factors
2.3.4 Cost factors
2.3.5 Social factors
2.3.6 Cultural and ethical factors

Points in 2 Metals

2.1 Design contexts
2.2 Metals: sources, properties and footprint
2.3 Factors influencing the selection of metals
2.4 Forces on metals, reinforcing and stiffening
2.5 Stock forms and quantities of metals
2.6 Manufacturing metal products at different scales
2.7 Specialist techniques and tools for metals
2.8 Surface treatments and finishes for metals