Production techniques and systems

Question 1

Computer Aided Design (CAD)?

Answer 1

Using computer software to draw, design and model on screen

Question 2

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)?

Answer 2

Manufacturing products designed by CAD

Question 3

Flexible manufacturing system (FMS)?

Answer 3

A system in which production is organised into cells of machines performing tasks

Question 4

Computer numerically controlled (CNC)?

Answer 4

Machine tools that are controlled by a computer

Question 5

Just in time (JIT).

Answer 5

A production method that means materiala and components are ordered to arrive and the product assembly point just in time for production

Question 6

Lean manufacturing?

Answer 6

Focusing on reduction of waste when manufacturing

Question 7

Adavantages of JIT and lean manufacturing?

Answer 7

A reduce need to keep large stockpiles of components and materials
Less space needed go keep stocks of components and materials
Smaller numbers of finished products to be stored and put into stock
Less waste

Question 8

Companies that use JIT?

Answer 8

Nissan
Toyota
Dell

Question 9

Advantages of CAM?

Answer 9

Creates a faster production process and generally uses the necessary amounts of raw materials

Question 10

Advantages of CNC?

Answer 10

High flexibility
Can procude different products simultaneously
Can be set up to produce new products quickly and easily

Question 11

How has 3D printing helped production?

Answer 11

Gave opportunities to make parts for all sorts of equipment

Question 12

What is batch production?

Answer 12

Products are produced in small batches when needed. They can range in costs of 2-10k

Question 13

What is mass production?

Answer 13

These products are produced in high volume, 10k plus. They are products in high demand

Question 14

What is continous production?

Answer 14

These products are normally cheap and are often produced in developing countries where land and labour is cheap