Manufacturing Techniques and Production Methods

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Standardised components

Outsourced parts that speed up manufacturing.

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Lean manufacturing

Philosophy to reduce waste in production.

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Just In Time (JIT)

Production method creating items as needed.

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One-off production

Manufacturing a single unit for specific needs.

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Batch production

Producing multiple units at once in sets.

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Mass production

High volume manufacturing with minimal manual labor.

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Continuous production

Non-stop production to meet constant demand.

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Prototypes

Initial models used for testing and design.

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3D printing

Additive manufacturing for creating one-off products.

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Jigs

Tools to enhance accuracy in repetitive tasks.

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Patterns

Templates used to guide production processes.

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Templates

Predefined forms to streamline manufacturing tasks.

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Set-up costs

Initial expenses to prepare production lines.

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Production volumes

Quantities of products made in manufacturing.

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High automation

Use of machines to reduce manual labor.

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Low unit cost

Cost per item decreases with higher production.

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High unit cost

Cost per item increases with lower production.

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Minimum flexibility

Limited ability to adapt production processes.

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Maximum flexibility

High adaptability in production methods.

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Skilled workers

Trained individuals performing complex tasks.

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Unskilled workers

Individuals performing basic, repetitive tasks.

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Seasonal products

Items produced in batches based on demand.

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Defects

Flaws in products affecting quality and usability.

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Excessive inventory

Overstocking items beyond necessary levels.

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Inappropriate processing

Using unsuitable methods for product manufacturing.

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