Manufacturing Processes Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 Casting methods
A
Die, Sand and investment casting
2
Q
Name 3 molding methods
A
Injection molding and Blow molding and vacuum forming
3
Q
Name 3 Machining Methods
A
Milling, drawing and water jet cutting, punching and pressing
4
Q
Name 3 joining Methods
A
Welding, Adhesives, Fasteners
5
Q
Factors contributing to manufacturing cost
A
T.I.C.M.E
Time, Information, Capital, Materials, Energy
6
Q
Extra factors influencing cost are…
A
Tolerance/precision, batch size and surface finishes - these all increase or decrease production time also
7
Q
What are the 3 general rules for design and manufacture
A
- Simplicity of shapes
- Standardize the design of the product
- Standardize Materials and Components
