BTEC First Engineering
Unit 1: The Engineered World
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The first engineersThe earliest evidence of engineering is from around 4,000 years ago. Since then, things have changed a little …
BTEC First Engineering
Unit 1: The Engineered World
© Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
Engineering sectors
Engineered products are designed and produced by companies who specialise in different sectors.
• Aerospace• Automotive• Communications• Electrical/electronic• Mechanical• Biomedical• Chemical
BTEC First Engineering
Unit 1: The Engineered World
© Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
Engineering processes
Processes can be divided into groups according to the features of these processes.
Machining Forming Fabrication Electrical/ electronic
•Turning•Milling•Drilling
•Casting•Forging
•Welding•Shearing
•PCB manufacture•Surface mount
