Manufacturing and Production Processes Flashcards
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Which type of manufacturing process produces items one at a time to unique customer specifications?
Answer: Job production
Job production creates individual, custom items built to specific customer requirements.
What does the term 'tolerance' mean in a manufacturing context?
Answer: The acceptable range of variation in a dimension
Tolerance defines the permissible upper and lower limits of a measurement so parts fit and function correctly.
In a lean manufacturing system, what is 'waste' (muda) primarily defined as?
Answer: Any activity that does not add value for the customer
Lean manufacturing defines waste as any step or resource that consumes time or cost without creating customer value.
What is the purpose of a Bill of Materials (BOM)?
Answer: To itemize all components and quantities needed to manufacture a product
A BOM is a structured list of raw materials, components, and subassemblies required to produce a finished product.
Which quality control tool uses a graphical representation of a process to identify bottlenecks?
Answer: Flowchart
A flowchart maps each step of a process sequentially, making it easier to spot inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
What does CNC stand for in manufacturing?
Answer: Computer Numerical Control
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) refers to automated machine tools controlled by programmed computer commands.