Production techniques and systems (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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CAD abbreviation
CAD abbreviation
Computer aided design
6 key CAD capabilities
6 key CAD capabilities
Create, develop, modify, test, communicate, document
CAD team collaboration benefit
CAD team collaboration benefit
Designs shared instantly across different locations
CAM abbreviation
CAM abbreviation
Computer aided manufacture
CAM function with design files
CAM function with design files
Converts digital designs to manufacturing instructions for CNC
CAM financial benefit
CAM financial benefit
Reduces overall manufacturing costs
CAM safety benefit
CAM safety benefit
Protects workers from hazardous manufacturing processes
Lean manufacturing focus
Lean manufacturing focus
Eliminating waste throughout manufacturing systems
Lean manufacturing storage strategy
Lean manufacturing storage strategy
Minimises storage via just-in-time delivery
FMS abbreviation
FMS abbreviation
Flexible manufacturing systems
FMS key strength
FMS key strength
Rapidly respond to market demand/supply chain changes
JIT abbreviation
JIT abbreviation
Just in time (manufacturing)
JIT core principle
JIT core principle
Order materials only when required for production
JIT storage advantage
JIT storage advantage
Significantly reduces storage costs, eliminates inventory
JIT main vulnerability
JIT main vulnerability
Supply chain disruptions cause delays (no backup stock)