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  1. What does 'OEE' stand for in manufacturing performance measurement?

    Answer: Overall Equipment Effectiveness

    OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) combines Availability, Performance, and Quality metrics to measure how effectively a piece of equipment is being used.

  2. Which type of plastic forming process uses a heated sheet clamped over a mold and then vacuum pressure to shape it?

    Answer: Thermoforming (vacuum forming)

    Thermoforming (vacuum forming) heats a plastic sheet until pliable, then uses vacuum to draw it tightly over a mold, conforming it to the mold shape.

  3. A production technician notices burrs on machined aluminum parts. The most likely root cause is:

    Answer: Dull cutting tool or incorrect cutting parameters

    Burrs on machined parts are most commonly caused by a worn or dull cutting tool, incorrect feed/speed parameters, or improper tool geometry for the material.

  4. In resistance spot welding, heat is generated by:

    Answer: Electrical resistance at the interface between workpieces

    Resistance spot welding generates heat through electrical resistance (I²R) at the contact interface between the workpieces when current is passed through copper electrodes.

  5. What is the purpose of a 'work order' in a production environment?

    Answer: To authorize and provide instructions for the production of a specific quantity of product

    A work order is a formal document that authorizes production and contains routing, quantities, materials, and specifications needed to complete a manufacturing job.

  6. Which assembly method uses interference fit between two parts without fasteners or adhesive?

    Answer: Press-fit (force-fit) assembly

    Press-fit assembly relies on an interference (negative clearance) between mating parts; the elastic deformation of both parts creates the holding force.

  7. In stamping operations, 'draw ratio' refers to:

    Answer: The ratio of the blank diameter to the punch diameter in deep drawing

    The draw ratio (blank diameter divided by punch diameter) determines the severity of a deep-drawing operation and whether a part can be formed in a single draw or requires multiple redraws.