Unit 10 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is one-off or bespoke production?
A single, custom-made product. Example: Handmade furniture.
What is batch production?
A set number of identical products. Example: Printed T-shirts in limited runs.
What is mass or line production?
Large-scale, continuous production of identical products. Example: Cars.
What is a Unit Production System (UPS)?
Uses computers and automated transport to move garments through workstations. Efficient for clothing manufacturing.
What is Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM)?
Focuses on reducing lead times to meet consumer demand quickly. Ideal for fashion or tech.
What is vertical in-house production?
All stages of production are handled by one company. Gives more control but costs more.
How can designs reduce material cost?
By using efficient forms and selecting suitable materials.
How can waste be reduced in production?
Using accurate manufacturing processes and minimising offcuts.
Why is bulk production cheaper per item?
Setup costs are spread across many units.
What is Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing?
Materials arrive only as needed, reducing storage costs and waste.
How are computer systems used in production?
For planning, scheduling, reducing errors, and responding to demand changes.
What is modular or cell production?
Workers in groups complete a product section—more flexible and team-based.
What is flexible manufacturing?
Machinery is easily adaptable to different tasks—efficient for varied products.
What are bought-in components?
Standard parts from specialist suppliers (e.g. screws, hinges). Saves time and cost.
What are the advantages of CAD?
Fast edits, accurate drawings, easy sharing, visualisation in 2D/3D
What is 2D CAD used for?
Working drawings and technical specs.
What is 3D CAD used for?
Presentation visuals and product simulation.
What are the advantages of CAM?
Precision, repeatability, and less manual labour.
What CAM processes are used?
Laser cutting, routing, milling, turning, plotter cutting.
What is simulation?
Testing how a product performs in real conditions—virtually.
What is CFD used for?
Analysing air or fluid flow (e.g. aerodynamics of a car).
What is FEA used for?
Identifying stress points in a component under load.
