JV 501 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

TYPES OF MANUTACTURING

• BATCH PRODUCTION -in this production when a small quantity of identical product are made.-batch production may also be labour intensive,but jigs and templates are used to aid production.-batches of the product can be made as often as required-the machines can be easily changed to produce a batch of a different product.

-batch production involves making of a set number of identical products.-example typically batch production is used in a bakery,where a certain number of different types of loaves will be made every morning.

• MASS PRODUCTION-mass production is when hundreds of identical product are made,usually on a production line.-mass production often involves the assembly of a number of sub-assemblies of individual components.-parts may be bought from other companies.-there is usually some automation of task(eg by using computer numerical control)

Example of mass production

• Rotational molding as know as Rotation is a plastic procces using for manufacturing simple or complex design with small or big sizes, hallow products with control by computer and using K-Paq rotation heat control system. It quaranties ideal plastic making while in process with more quality and strong products.

• CONTINUOUS FLOW PRODUCTION-continuous flow production is when many thousands of identical product are made.-the difference between this production and mass production is the this production line is kept running 24 hours a day,seven days a week to maximise production and eliminate the extra cost of starting and stopping the production process.-the process is highly automated and few workers are required.

Example of continuous flow production

Texas Operations uses CFP.-It calls for an ongoing examination and improvement efforts which ultimately requires integration of all elements of the production system. -The goal is an optimally balanced production line with little waste, the lowest possible cost and on-time, defect-free production.-The economics of Continuous Flow Manufacturing allows for the flow of "components" to the worker and assembly unit (finished good.)-The exact tools and parts are always at hand, having been moved down the assembly line consecutively. -The worker spends little or no time retreiving and/or preparing materials and tools so the time take to manufacture a product is shorter than when using traditional methods.