Scales of production in manufacturing

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will develop technical principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Which scale of production is most suitable for a bespoke ring?

In {{}} production, the production line runs non-stop.

Which scale of production is most suitable for a weekly magazine?

{{}} of scale occurs when producing more items lowers the cost per unit, especially in mass and continuous production.

producing small batches of items with some flexibility

making large quantities of identical products using machinery and assembly lines

producing goods continuously without stopping

Which of the following best defines mass production?

products are made to the same specifications every time

production happens only once for a prototype

What does 'standardised' mean in manufacturing?

Put the stages in the correct order from source to stock form:

True or false? Machine tools make production faster and more consistent than hand tools.

small, handcrafted products made by a single person

large-scale production using machinery and technology

What does 'industrial' typically refer to in manufacturing?

A ready-made part used across different products to make manufacturing easier is called a ...

they are always made from recycled materials

they're easier to transport, store, and use in different manufacturing processes

they don't require specialised tools to work with

What is one main benefit of using standard stock forms in manufacturing?