Scale Production And Production Processes

Question 1

What is a production line?

Answer 1

This is a set of machinery that makes a product from

start to finish. Factories have several of lines.

Question 2

How are products produced at school?

Answer 2

Design images by CAD.
Design net by CAD or by hand.
Model card.
Transfer images and text to net.
Use paper design and spray mount on card or print directly.
Glue and assemble.

Question 3

How are products produced in industry?

Answer 3

Receive specification.
Design graphics using PC  software package.
Send to company for approval.
Use a pre-set net.
Electronically transfer the images.
Download to CNC die-cutter.
Cut net.
Send net for assembly.

Question 4

What determines the production process?

Answer 4

The method of production and require quantity.

Question 5

The greater the number of product produced, the …. The ….

Answer 5

Cheaper, unit cost.

One-off production costs lots due to labour costs.

Question 6

Describe one off production….

Answer 6

This is where one product is made.
\+ easy to set up and change.
X high individual cost.
Very low production process cost.
Very high cost for item.
Example - paintings and sculpture.

Question 7

Describe batch production…

Answer 7

1-10000 products.
This is an adaptable process and is made over a few days.
Machines are expensive.
Medium costs for item and process.
Used for books, perfumes, and point of sale.

Question 8

Describe mass production…

Answer 8

This is where 10,000 + products are made.
The factory is likely to make them over a year.
The cost of each item is low.
The cost to set up the production process is high.
This is used for cars.

Question 9

Describe continuous production…

Answer 9

This is where millions are produced.
This is easy to make cheaply to a high standard.
This can’t change if demand falls.
The cost of the product is very low but the cost of the process is very high.
This is used for glass making, paper production, and blank cans.

Question 10

What manufacturer can produce continuous batches?

Answer 10

A specialist independent manufacturer can supply 33 cl aluminium cans and 25 cl tetrapaks for drinks. One basic size for different companies.

Question 11

How do production lines work for specialist manufacturers ?

Answer 11

The production lines can have different products on different lines such as Fanta on one line and Cola on the other - printing. The continuous batches can stop for a few minutes for rollers can be changed and the plates changed. The same process can work with nets as the net size is changed before the nets are sent to the product manufacturer where they are filled with the product and sealed.

Question 12

The cost of the .. Is added to the cost of the … And a final price is established.

Answer 12

Product, packaging.