29 Questions
What is the primary focus of secondary industries?
Converting primary industry outputs into consumer goods
What is the key point of manufacturing economically?
Adding value to materials by changing their shape or properties
What is an example of adding value to a material through manufacturing?
Converting sand into glass
What is the difference between manufacturing and production?
Manufacturing and production are interchangeable terms
What is the primary intention of a manufacturing process?
To increase the value of the material
What is the outcome of an assembly operation?
The creation of a new entity by joining two or more components
What is the technological definition of manufacturing?
The application of physical and chemical processes to alter materials
What type of industry is steel making an example of?
Secondary industry
Which type of manufacturing process transforms a work material from one state to a more advanced state?
Processing operations
What is the main focus of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)?
Considering all relevant factors at the product design stage
What is a manufacturing process typically carried out as?
A single unit operation
What can manufacturing processes be divided into?
Two types: Processing operations and Assembly operations
What type of industry is characterized by services such as insurance, car repairs, and banking?
Tertiary industry
What do the three building blocks of modern manufacturing consist of?
Materials, Processes, and Systems
What is an example of a limitation of a manufacturing plant's technological processing capabilities?
A steel rolling factory cannot build automobiles
What is a factor that determines a plant's physical product limitations?
The size and weight of products that can be accommodated
What is the common term used for processing plastics in solidification processes?
Molding
What do the three dimensions of manufacturing capabilities refer to?
Technological processing capabilities, physical product limitations, and production capacity
What is the primary purpose of shaping operations in manufacturing?
To alter the geometry of the work material
What is the maximum rate of production that a plant can achieve under assumed operating conditions?
Production capacity
Which of the following processes involves forcing or pouring a molten material into a mold to form the required shape?
Solidification process
What is the criteria for a material to be processed through solidification processes?
Low melting point
Which of the following is NOT a type of shaping operation?
Welding
What is the primary goal of Design for Manufacture (DFM) at a single part level?
To ensure that a pin can be easily assembled into a hole
Which of the following is a general principle of DFM?
Use standard commercially available components
What type of energy is used in a processing operation to alter a work part's shape or properties?
Mechanical
What is the purpose of a processing operation?
To add value to the materials
Which category of processing operation involves changing the surface characteristics of a work part?
Surface processing operation
What is the benefit of designing parts with tolerances that are within process capability?
To ensure easier part fabrication
Test your knowledge on the definition and processes of manufacturing technology. Learn about the technological and assembly aspects of manufacturing and how it involves machinery, tools, power, and labor. Assess your understanding of the concept and its applications.
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