Components and Production

Synopsis: Looks at a range of electrically powered hand tools manufactured by UK company Black & Decker. Follows the evolution of the company’s product range and shows how a sequence of changes in materials and processing methods has enabled rationalistation of the basic product design. Shows how a company makes decisions about manufacutring components in-house or buying them ready-made, and examines the aspects of product performance that influence material and process selectiion.
Series: Manufacturing Technology, Course T355
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 57 min.
Year of production: 1997
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation: Accompanying notes.
Subjects: Engineering
Keywords: manufacturing industries; manufacturing technology; production management

Producer

Ted Smith

Cast

Andy Greasley

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