Natural Resources
Is sunlight a renewable or non-renewable energy source?
Renewable
These metals, such as copper and aluminum, do not contain iron and are often more resistant to corrosion.
Non-ferrous Metals
The use of technology to automate production processes
Techniques used to cut, divide, or break down a material into different parts
Non-renewable
COMBINATION of materials
Lightweight, strong, customizable
Composites
Name an advantage of an automated manufacturing system
Dependence on technology
Limited customization
Training and skills gap
Enhancing the appearance, durability, texture, and functionality of a product by applying a protective or decorative layer
Finishing processes
This energy source CANNOT be depleted over time
Renewable resources
Wood from these types of trees, such as oak and maple, is typically denser and harder.
Hardwoods
Name a disadvantage of an automated manufacturing system
Increased efficiency
Consistency and precision
Cost reduction
The series of operations in combining or joining parts or components to form a complete product or system
Assembling Processes
Generally considered cleaner with lower carbon emission when used to generate energy
Renewable Resources
Give 2 examples of an composite
Answers can include fiberglass, carbon fiber, plywood, concrete, masonite, or trex
This manufacturing system, which integrates computer software and machinery, helps in designing and manufacturing products efficiently.
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)
_______ processes include painting, staining, waxing, anodizing, electroplating, plating, coating, glazing, etc.)
Finishing Processes
The source has limited supply
Non-reewable
This composite material is used in high-performance applications like race cars and airplanes (aerospace and high performance automotive parts)
Carbon Fiber
This technology refers to a system that uses computer programs to control machines and tools to create parts with high precision.
CNC (Computer Numeric Control)
Rolling and extruding are examples of this process
Forming Processes