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Which type of manufacturing focuses on joining two or more components to create a new entity?

  • Assembly operations (correct)
  • Continuous manufacturing
  • Discrete manufacturing
  • Process manufacturing

What does batch processing involve in discrete manufacturing?

  • Transforming materials in a continuous flow
  • Producing items one at a time
  • Utilizing raw materials in a solid form only
  • Manufacturing items in groups or batches (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a classification of manufacturing processes?

  • Thermal contraction processes (correct)
  • Deformation processes
  • Material removal processes
  • Adhesive bonding processes

Which type of processes requires energy to transform a work material to an advanced state?

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What is a primary industry?

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Which type of manufacturing is most likely to involve the production of chemicals or pharmaceuticals?

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Which statement best describes process manufacturing?

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What distinguishes continuous processes from batch processes in manufacturing?

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What is the main purpose of manufacturing?

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Which of these operations is NOT considered a permanent joining process?

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What is NOT a characteristic of secondary industries?

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What is the primary goal of property enhancing processes in manufacturing?

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What does the mathematical model in manufacturing operations help to analyze?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a process industry?

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Which characteristic distinguishes discrete manufacturing from process manufacturing?

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The transformation of iron ore into steel adds value primarily through which type of operation?

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What is the primary purpose of manufacturing support systems?

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In a fixed-position layout, what is the main characteristic of the production process?

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Which of the following technologies is primarily focused on the regulation and control of machines and processes?

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What is a key component of the quality control system in manufacturing?

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What advantage does process plant layout offer in manufacturing?

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What influences production planning and control in a manufacturing setup?

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What role does material handling play in manufacturing?

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Which manufacturing method contradicts a fixed-position layout?

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What is the total number of production operations required for the ABC Company's new product line?

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How much total floor space is required for the workstations in the factory?

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How many hours of processing time are required annually for the production operations?

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What is the required number of workers to achieve the annual processing hours calculated?

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What is the total number of different models in the ABC Company's new product line?

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How many components are there in each product for the new product line?

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What step requirement does each component go through in processing?

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If the factory operates one shift at 2000 hours per year, what can be inferred about production capacity?

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What is the primary characteristic of a product-oriented layout?

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What does a cellular layout focus on?

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Which of the following ranges indicates low production quantity?

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What is typically not considered in the ideal production model for performance measurement?

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In the context of production facilities, how is 'Q' defined?

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Which operation is characterized by changing the physical properties of materials?

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During which step is a product checked for compliance with specifications?

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What does 'P' represent in production relationships?

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Which factor is least likely to affect production lead time?

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What type of layout is best for producing a large variety of products?

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What is the expected total number of components in the new product line being planned by the H/P company?

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If the H/P company's plant has 20 different product varieties with each product having 40 components and an annual production of 10,000 units per product, how many total operations would the plant process if each component requires 1 operation?

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How many components does the space shuttle contain compared to the number of components in a commercial plane?

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In the mathematical model provided, what does $Q_j$ represent?

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What is the total number of parts made in the factory ($npf$) if the H/P company produces 20 product varieties with 10,000 units each and each product has 40 different components?

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What is the relationship between the complexity of individual parts and the number of operations required to create them?

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If a V-6 engine block requires 50 operations for manufacturing, what does this imply about its complexity compared to a stainless steel washer that only requires 1 operation?

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What does the term $no$ generally refer to in the context of product production?

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Flashcards

Discrete Manufacturing

Manufacturing of distinct, individual parts or products, typically in batches or on a one-at-a-time basis.

Process Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes involving continuous transformations of raw materials into products.

Primary Industries

Industries that cultivate or exploit natural resources.

Secondary Industries

Industries that transform raw materials into finished products.

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Tertiary Industries

Industries providing services rather than producing goods.

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Manufacturing (Tech. Def.)

Changing material's shape, properties, or look through physical/chemical processes and assembling parts.

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Manufacturing (Econ. Def.)

Increasing the value of materials by processing or assembling them.

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Batch Production

Manufacturing a group of identical products together.

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Batch Processes

Manufacturing processes where a batch of products are made at once, then the process may be stopped.

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Continuous Processes

Manufacturing processes where products are produced continually, without interruption.

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Processing Operations

Using energy to change a material's state to create a desired product.

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Shaping Processes

Operations involved in forming materials, including molding, casting, or forging.

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Assembly Operations

Combining multiple components to construct a new product.

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Manufacturing Processes

A range of operations that turn raw materials into finished products.

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Production System

A complex system that combines various elements like manufacturing processes, automation, material handling, and quality control to create products.

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Automation and Control Technologies

Systems that regulate and control the operation of machines and processes, often using sensors and software.

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Material Handling Technologies

Systems for moving and storing materials efficiently between processing and assembly stages.

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Manufacturing Support Systems

Systems that provide support functions for manufacturing, such as planning, quality control, and engineering.

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Fixed-Position Layout

A plant layout where the product remains in a single location during its entire production.

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Process Plant Layout

A layout where equipment is arranged according to function or type, allowing for specialized workflows for different processes.

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Product-oriented layout

A plant layout where equipment is arranged in the order of production steps, allowing for a smooth flow of work units to create a single product.

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Cellular layout

A plant layout that groups equipment into 'cells' dedicated to producing a specific family of products, improving efficiency and flexibility.

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What is the relationship between production quantity and product variety?

The production quantity (Q) and product variety (P) are inversely related: a high volume of production often means a lower variety of products, and vice versa.

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Low production

Production runs of 1 to 100 units, often associated with customized products or prototype development.

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High production

Production runs of 10,000 to 1 million units, typically associated with mass production of standardized items.

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Inspection/Test operation

Checking the final product for quality, functionality, and defects before shipping.

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Scrap rate

The percentage of products that are unusable or defective during production.

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Product Complexity

The number of components and processing operations involved in creating a product.

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Operation Count

The number of individual steps required to manufacture a product.

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Total Operations in a Factory

The sum of all operations needed to produce every product in the factory.

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Number of Product Styles

The variety of products a factory makes. Each different product is a style.

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Total Parts in a Factory

The total number of components used for all product styles in the factory.

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Impact of Equal Production Quantities

If all product styles have the same production quantity, the total number of operations is directly proportional to the number of product styles, the number of components per product, and the number of operations per part.

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Production Quantity Formula

The total production quantity for a factory is simply the number of product styles (P) multiplied by the quantity produced for each style (Q).

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Total Operations Formula (Equal Production)

When all product styles have equal production quantity, the total number of operations is calculated by multiplying the production quantity of each style (Q), the number of product styles (P), the number of components per product (np), and the number of operations per component (no).

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What is the total number of operations in a year?

The total number of operations in a year is calculated by multiplying the annual production of each model, the number of components per product, the number of processing steps per component, and the number of models.

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What is the impact of workstation size on the total floor space?

The total floor space required is determined by the number of workstations needed, and the floor space required by each workstation.

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What is the total number of workers needed?

The total number of workers needed is calculated by dividing the total number of operations per year by the number of hours worked by each worker.

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What is the formula to calculate the total number of operations?

The total number of operations is calculated by multiplying the number of models, the annual production per model, the number of components per product, and the number of processing steps per component.

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Components per Product

This refers to the number of individual parts that make up a finished product.

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Processing Steps

These are the individual stages involved in transforming a raw material or component into a finished part.

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Production Operations

These refer to the total number of individual tasks or actions needed to manufacture a product.

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Work Station

A dedicated space in a factory where a single worker and specific equipment are used to carry out a particular task.

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Study Notes

Manufacturing Operations

  •  Manufacturing is the process of using physical and chemical processes to alter materials to create parts and products.
  • Manufacturing transforms raw materials into items of higher value through processing and assembly.
  •  Manufacturing operations involve machinery, tools, power, and manual labor.

Objectives

  • Students will be able to describe the differences between discrete and process manufacturing.
  • Students need to be able to explain the mathematical model of the relationship between product and production.
  • Students will learn to perform calculations and analyses of production systems based on mathematical models.
  • Students will be able to perform cost analysis on manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing Defined - Technological Definition

  • The application of physical and chemical processes changes the geometry, properties, and appearance of a starting material, creating parts and products.
  • Multiple parts are joined to create assembled products.
  •  Manufacturing is generally a series of operations.
  • It's achieved via a combination of machinery, tools, power, and manual labor.

Manufacturing Defined - Economic Definition

  • The conversion of materials into more valuable items by using one or more processing and assembly operations adds value to the material.
  •  Examples include converting iron ore to steel, transforming sand into glass, or refining petroleum into plastic.

Manufacturing Industries and Products

  • Primary Industries: These industries cultivate and utilize natural resources such as mining, petroleum, and agriculture.
  • Secondary Industries: These industries transform the output from primary industries into products like cars, computers, and consumer appliances.
  • Tertiary Industries: These industries provide services, such as hotels, legal services, finance, and banking.

More Industry Classifications

  • Process Industries: These industries focus on continuous production, including chemicals, petroleum, basic metals, foods, and beverages, and power generation.
  • Discrete Product Industries: These industries focus on creating individual products like cars, aircraft, appliances, machinery, and their component parts. This production is often done in batches.

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

  • Process manufacturing includes chemical, pharmaceutical, and petroleum industries.
  • Discrete manufacturing includes cars, hand phones, and computers.

Classifications of Manufacturing Processes

  • Processing operations use energy to transform materials from one state of completion to a more advanced state closer to the final desired product.
  • Assembly operations combine two or more components to form a new entity, including assemblies, sub-assemblies, and joined parts.

Production System

  • Manufacturing Processes and Assembly Operation: Manufacturing systems utilize automation or manual methods, including cells, machine tools, robotics, and group technology.
  • Material Handling and Storage: This involves the movement and storage of materials between processing and/or assembly stages.
  • Automation and Control Technologies: This is the regulation and control of automated operations, machines, and processes.
  • Manufacturing Support Systems: This includes manufacturing engineering to optimize processes and quality; production planning and control to manage logistics and capacity; and quality control to ensure products meet standards.
  • Quality Control System: This involves quality control, inspection to ensure final products adhere to specifications.

Overview of Production System

  • A hierarchical structure exists for production systems, from an enterprise level to a factory-level and finally, to the actual manufacturing process itself. This includes manufacturing support systems, quality control, and facilities.

Plant layout -Types

  • Fixed-Position Layout: The product remains in a fixed location throughout the entire production process. Workers and equipment move around the product.
  • Process Layout: Equipment is grouped by function or type. Work moves between departments or work units sequentially, based on the required process steps.
  • Product-Oriented Layout: Equipment arranged sequentially based on production processes. Work passes through the equipment in a linear fashion. Work units operate on specific sections of the the manufacturing process.
  • Cellular Layout: This layout groups related machines or workstations into cells to produce a limited variety of parts or products. The layout of similar equipment allows for efficient batch processing and reduces the amount of moving parts.

Production Facilities

  • There is a relationship between production quantity and product variety.
  • Low production: 1-100 units
  • Medium production: 100-10,000 units
  • High production: 10,000 - 1 million units

Product / Production Relationships

  • A quantitative method for determining how manufacturing operations are organized.
  • Product Quantity (Q): Total output from the plant
  • Product Variety (P): Different types of products manufactured
  • Complexity of assembled product (n): Number of parts
  • Examples of products and components include mechanical pencils, bicycles, cars, commercial planes, and space shuttles.
  • Additional factors affect production include the number of operations and the variety within a product line.

Mathematical Model

  • A quantitative method of determining the organization of manufacturing operations.
  • Q = product quantity
  • Qj = Total quantity of style j
  • Qf = Total quantity for all styles
  • P = Total number of product variety/style

Example Problem

  • Companies plan for new product lines and new factories.
  • Annual production and the number of components for each product are considered.
  • Key factors in production operations include processing steps, processing times, and the required worker(s).

In-Class Exercise

  • A plant produces three product lines (A, B, and C).
  • Six models within product line A, four within B, and eight within C.
  • Average annual production quantities for each model are given.
  •  The values of P(product variety) and Qf (total output from plant) for the plant need to be determined.

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