Key terms Flashcards
GDT
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance. A system used to convey the tolerances and design intent of a part to manufacturers or other engineers. utilizing various symbols on drawings.
What is the purpose of line balancing
to group various equipment and tasks in a group such that idle time of work station can be minimized and utilization of time can be optimized.
SMED
single minute exchange of die. A way to reudce the changevver time of a machine primarily by converting internal elements( tasks that are preformed while the machine is off) to external elements( tasks that are preformed when the machine is still on).
PFMEA
. Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis. A risk analysis. used to identify the potential failures in a process. measures several factors such as severity, occurrence, and detection to calculate a risk priority number.
Root Cause Analysis.
Used to identify the Primary cause of a problem and failure for both incidents and projects. how can we make the system better
Takt time
the time it takes to produce a part/ customer demand for
Cellular manufacturing
grouping operations that make a similar part together to produce less downtime. puts manufacturing operations into “ cells”
What are steps of Six Sigma
Define, Meausre, Analyze, Improve, Control
What is the purpose of Kanban?
Also known as pull system. Produces items at a rate just enough to make customer demand.
Proccess Capabibility
Defines the amount of
The use of software and computer controlled machinery to automate a process in manufacturing
CAM( Computer Aided Manufacturing)
Difference between manufacturing and fabrication
Manufacturing is turning raw materials into a finished product. Fabrication is putting two or more simple parts into an assembled piece.
DOM for engineering
Dynamics of Machinery.
The study of how machines and systems move and the forces that cause the motion
A data driven improvement tool used to optimize and improve business procces and designs
DMAIC ( Define Measure Analyze, Improve, Control)
