Production techniques and systems Flashcards
What is CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION process
Highly automated manufacture that runs continuously.
What is mass production
manufacturing in large quantities (10k+) over a long period of time. This typically used a production line.
What is batch production
When a larger number of products are produced at the
same time – 2-10K. Use of Jigs, Formers and Moulds.
What is prototype/one off production
Prototype: an early sample, model, or release if a product built to test a concept.
One off: When just one complete product is produced.
Just in time production
This scale of production relies on the product being manufactured to a time schedule
Examples of Continuous production
Petrol / oil products / bricks / food products / electrical components / chemicals / paper or pulp products
Examples of Mass production
Zippers / electrical cable / blank keys / nails / paperclips / magnets / floss / coins
Examples of Batch production
Furniture / electrical goods / clothing / newspapers / sample products
Examples of prototype/one off production
Prototypes / specialist items / handmade items / custom components
What is a Jig
A device you line material up to accurately repeat an operation accurately time after time e.g. for sawing, drilling cutting, punching.
What is a mould
A shape cavity used in which a liquid can be poured until it solidifies or cools e.g. jelly making, aluminium casting, slip casting.
What is formers
A contruction used to help with shaping operations e.g. laminating, vacuum forming and acrylic bending.
Advantages of just in time
Reduced stock and therefore reduced warehouse and storage space needed – cheaper overheads.
Less finance is tied up in stock as every product is already ordered by a customer and the suppliers provide materials and components when needed.
Disadvantages pf just in time
Reliance on external suppliers.
Reliance on materials.
No available off the shelf stock.
