Metal objects are heated to a temperature that will cause plastic powders to adhere to the heated surface and, when cooled, produce a plastic covering.

This guide gives an overview of the types of things that should be considered when planning an activity that uses metal based materials. 

This is an index of the MRAT titles.

It is updated when changes are made, or MRATs added.

Changes are marked on the index.

In this issue we have a range of articles covering topics such as the new D&T GCSE, food teaching, online resources, additive manufacturing, material technology, robotics and some advice about safety with sanders.