Production Engineering Introduction

The creation of large amounts of standardized products.

Combining materials and processes to create products, involving people, equipment, and procedures.

Altering the shape, properties, or appearance of materials to create parts or products, involving physical and chemical processes.

Transforming raw materials into more valuable items through processing or assembly, adding value by altering shape or properties.

The quantity of different product designs or types produced in a plant.

Production quantities are classified into three ranges: low (1-100 units/year), medium (100-10,000 units/year), and high (over 10,000 units/year).

The production of large amounts of standardized products, along with job production and batch production, one of the various production methods.

"Production" has a broader meaning than "manufacturing".

A production method where several workstations or machines are grouped to produce a limited variety of part configurations. Each cell specializes in producing a set of similar parts, based on the principles of group technology.

A layout where workstations or machines are arranged in a sequence to complete a product. Work units are moved through the sequence to finish the product.

A production method where large quantities of identical products are made on standardized machines. This often involves specialized tooling and high-volume production.

A production method where multiple pieces of equipment or workstations are arranged in a sequence to complete a product. Work units move through the stages to complete the product, with variations in the final product.

A type of production where the final products have some degree of variations, but not substantial changes. It involves adjusting the manufacturing process to accommodate different models or variations.

The procedures and systems used to manage and control production, including ordering materials, managing workflow, and ensuring quality. These systems focus on the planning and administration of production.

The layout used in cellular manufacturing, where workstations are grouped together based on the similarity of products they produce.

Another term for cellular layout, emphasizing the grouping of similar products based on their characteristics.

A production system is a combination of people, equipment, and procedures working together to create products. It's like a well-oiled machine that transforms raw materials into finished goods.

Production facilities include the physical equipment like machines and robots, and how they are arranged within a factory. It encompasses the tangible aspects of a production system.

Production systems are categorized based on production quantity: low, medium, and high. Each range has different characteristics and suitable production methods.

Job Shop is a production facility that focuses on making small quantities of custom, complex items, like prototypes or spacecraft. It's highly flexible and uses general-purpose equipment.

Batch Production is used when product variety is high but production volume is medium. A batch of one product is made, then the process changes over to the next product type, followed by making another batch.

A fixed position layout is when workers and equipment are brought to the product, rather than moving the product. It's commonly used in low-quantity production of large, complex items.

A process layout arranges equipment based on its function, for example, all lathes in one department and all milling machines in another. It's designed for efficiency when producing a variety of parts.

Hard product variety refers to a wide range of product designs or types, requiring flexibility in production facilities. It often involves customization and specialized production methods.

These functions are essential for efficient production, and their organization into departments allows for specialization and coordinated effort.

This production type focuses on the continuous flow of a single product, often used in industries like oil refining or chemical processing.

This layout arranges workstations or machines in the order required for completing a product, effectively minimizing material handling and maximizing productivity.

This type of production involves producing goods in batches, often with variations in product design or size.

In this production method, diverse products are produced independently of each other, often in small quantities.