Standerdised Components

Question 1

Are these standardised components made in the complex products factory(e.g. screws in a computer assembly company).

Answer 1

No
They are bought in from a different company

Question 2

E,g, of some standardised components

Answer 2

Nuts, bolts, screws, basic cabling, rivets, dowels

Question 3

Is there any difference between standardised components of the same product

Answer 3

Na
Made to the same standard weight, size, quality, etc.
The only different one are the mistakes

Question 4

What is the advantage of Standard. Comp.

Answer 4

Manufacturers don’t need to make everything from scratch saving on cost, time & training.
Everyone has access to reliable and quality assured products.
Components can be bought in bulk to save cost
No need for specialised equipment or training

Question 5

Disadvantages of Standardised Components

Answer 5

If the components arrive late then all production will be slowed down.
Components and shipping price can be expensive
Storage space needed