Manufacturing: Processes and Industries

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What does the term 'manufacture' mean?

Combination of manus (hand) and factus (make)

Transformation of materials into items economically

Application of physical and chemical processes technologically

All of the above (correct)

What is the primary function of the primary industries?

To cultivate and exploit natural resources (correct)

To constitute the service sector of the economy

To take the outputs of the primary industries and convert them into consumer and capital goods

To add value to materials by changing their shape or properties

Which of the following is not considered a secondary industry?

Banking (correct)

Automotive

Chemicals

Aerospace

What is the main difference between technological manufacturing and economic manufacturing?

Technological manufacturing is concerned with the process of accomplishing manufacturing, while economic manufacturing adds value to the material by changing its shape or properties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a tertiary industry?

Apparel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the secondary industries?

To take the outputs of the primary industries and convert them into consumer and capital goods Signup and view all the answers

What is steel defined as?

An iron-carbon alloy containing 0.02% to 2.11% carbon Signup and view all the answers

Which group includes alloys composed of two or more elements with at least one being metallic?

Ferrous Metals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between steel and cast iron in terms of carbon content?

Cast iron has a higher carbon content than steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of production planning and control?

Solving the logistics problem in manufacturing, ordering materials, and scheduling production Signup and view all the answers

Which material is formed by repeating structural units called mers?

Polymers Signup and view all the answers

In which category do thermoplastic polymers fall?

Polymers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of tower silos over other silo types?

Requires less area for construction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ceramics can be melted and cast, resembling traditional glass blowing processes?

Glass ceramics (glass) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of quality control in manufacturing?

Designing and building products that conform to specifications and satisfy or exceed customer expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of tower silos compared to other silo types?

Higher initial cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of manufacturing engineering?

Planning the manufacturing processes, deciding what processes should be used to make the parts and assemble the products Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of bunker silos?

Trenches, which are filled and packed with the help of tractors and loaders Signup and view all the answers

What are the operations that improve a material's physical properties without changing its shape?

Property enhancing operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a surface processing operation?

Plating Signup and view all the answers

What are the operations that involve joining two or more separate parts together?

Assembly operations Signup and view all the answers

Which joining process forms a joint between components that cannot be easily disconnected?

Permanent joining process Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment is more flexible and adaptable to a variety of jobs?

General purpose equipment Signup and view all the answers

What do manufacturing support systems do?

Plan and control the product's progress through the factory Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of bunker silos?

Offer faster unloading rates Signup and view all the answers

Which is a drawback of using bag silos for storage?

Plastic disposal concerns Signup and view all the answers

What type of conveyor can safely move goods up to 60 fpm?

Roller conveyor Signup and view all the answers

Why are bunker silos not suitable for smaller herds?

Require specialized equipment for unloading Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chain conveyor is used for conveying and elevating or lowering unit loads?

Crossbar chain conveyor Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern related to bag silos?

Plastic disposal labor concerns Signup and view all the answers