Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing can be broadly categorized into several processes: Casting: Pouring molten material into a mold to create a specific shape. Common in metals and plastics. Machining: Removing material from a workpiece to achieve desired dimensions. This includes drilling, milling, and turning. Forming: Altering the shape of materials without adding or removing material, such as forging, bending, and rolling. Joining: Techniques used to assemble parts, including welding, soldering, and adhesive bonding. Additive Manufacturing: Creating objects by adding material layer by layer, as seen in 3D printing.Discrete Manufacturing: Involves the production of distinct items (e.g., cars, appliances) where each item can be counted. Process Manufacturing: Focuses on producing goods that are typically not countable (e.g., chemicals, food) and often involves continuous processes. Job Shop Manufacturing: Customized, small-scale production where each job is tailored to specific requirements. Lean Manufacturing: An approach that seeks to minimize waste while maximizing productivity, often using just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.