Manufacturing Techniques and Production Methods

Standardised components

Outsourced parts that speed up manufacturing.

Lean manufacturing

Philosophy to reduce waste in production.

Just In Time (JIT)

Production method creating items as needed.

One-off production

Manufacturing a single unit for specific needs.

Batch production

Producing multiple units at once in sets.

Mass production

High volume manufacturing with minimal manual labor.

Continuous production

Non-stop production to meet constant demand.

Prototypes

Initial models used for testing and design.

3D printing

Additive manufacturing for creating one-off products.

Jigs

Tools to enhance accuracy in repetitive tasks.

Patterns

Templates used to guide production processes.

Templates

Predefined forms to streamline manufacturing tasks.

Set-up costs

Initial expenses to prepare production lines.

Production volumes

Quantities of products made in manufacturing.

High automation

Use of machines to reduce manual labor.

Low unit cost

Cost per item decreases with higher production.

High unit cost

Cost per item increases with lower production.

Minimum flexibility

Limited ability to adapt production processes.

Maximum flexibility

High adaptability in production methods.

Skilled workers

Trained individuals performing complex tasks.

Unskilled workers

Individuals performing basic, repetitive tasks.

Seasonal products

Items produced in batches based on demand.

Defects

Flaws in products affecting quality and usability.

Excessive inventory

Overstocking items beyond necessary levels.

Inappropriate processing

Using unsuitable methods for product manufacturing.