10. Industrial and Commercial Practice

Question 1

Which method of manufacture produces the highest quality products?

Answer 1

One off

Question 2

Which method uses the most expensive fabrics?

Answer 2

One off

Question 3

Which method can reuse last season fabrics and components?

Answer 3

Batch production

Question 4

Which method of manufacture can increase or decrease orders easily to suit demand?

Answer 4

Batch

Question 5

What does UPS stand for?

Answer 5

Unit Production System

Question 6

UPS

Answer 6

Unit Production System - computer technology controls a powered rail that transports work in progress from operator to operator, this system keeps track of orders to meet delivery dates

Question 7

What are the advantages of using a computer to produce a lay plan?

Answer 7

Minimum wastage, sizes, all patter pieces cut out, one way design or nap, grain line

Question 8

Disadvantages of just in time production

Answer 8

little room for mistakes, not reliable, no spare finished product to meet unexpected orders

Question 9

CAA

Answer 9

Computer Aided Administration, stock contol

Question 10

CIM

Answer 10

Computer Integrated Manufacture

Question 11

Why are notches important?

Answer 11

so that machinists have guides for accurate stitching and to show which pieces of fabric should be sewn together

Question 12

How are notches created?

Answer 12

drilling small holes, thread marking, or a notcher which makes a small cut at the fabric edge

Question 13

Machines used for cutting

Answer 13

straight knife
laser beam
high pressure water jet

Question 14

Steam dolly

Answer 14

used to press 3D garments

Question 15

How is fusible interfacing applied in industry?

Answer 15

conveyer fusing press with pressure, temperature, and time controlled by a computer