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BTEC First Engineering

Unit 1: The Engineered World

© Pearson Education Ltd 2012. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.

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