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By completing this project you will:
Develop a range of new practical skills.
Develop and improve your knowledge and understanding of topics to improve your theory exam grades.
Develop your understanding of section D of your Product design GCSE coursework, or your understanding of unit 2 in your Level 1/2 Engineering course.
Using the correct tools and equipment, you are to safely and accurately manufacture a pair of vice soft jaws.
These shall be used by you in all the following practical lessons to protect your other practical projects.
Vice Soft Jaws DrawingVice Soft Jaws Orthographic
To manufacture the soft vice jaws successfully you must:
Watch and listen carefully to your teachers demonstrations.
Use the correct materials, tools and processes.
Continually monitor the quality of your own work by using the provided manufacturing drawings.
Click on the website links below to independently find out about the tools, equipment and materials you shall be using in this practical project.
Marking Out Tool Research
Tool and Equipment Research
To help you gain a better understanding of this project, explore the 3d model below.