Manufacturing in Ohio
What is the largest manufacturing industry in Ohio?
Automotive manufacturing
What tool is commonly used to measure very small distances in manufacturing?
A micrometer or caliper
What manufacturing process involves melting plastic and injecting it into a mold?
Injection molding
What does PPE stand for in manufacturing?
Personal Protective Equipment
What Ohio-based company is famous for making tractors and agricultural equipment?
John Deere
Which Ohio city is known for its aerospace manufacturing industry?
Cincinnati
What machine is used to cut metal with high precision using a stream of water and abrasive particles?
A waterjet cutter
What is the process of heating metal and then rapidly cooling it to change its properties?
Quenching
What government agency sets workplace safety standards for manufacturing?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Which company in Ohio produces medical devices and surgical tools?
Steris
What major tire company, founded in Akron, helped establish the city as the “Rubber Capital of the World”?
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
What type of welding is commonly used in the automotive industry?
MIG welding
What is the difference between subtractive and additive manufacturing?
Subtractive removes material (like machining), while additive builds material (like 3D printing).
What is Lockout/Tagout used for in manufacturing?
Preventing machines from being accidentally turned on during maintenance
Which major steel company operates out of Cleveland, Ohio?
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
What Northeast Ohio city has a strong history in steel production?
Cleveland
What tool is used to check the flatness and alignment of a machine part?
A surface plate
What process is used to bond metal parts together by melting them?
Welding
Why is ergonomic safety important in manufacturing jobs?
It helps prevent injuries from repetitive movements and poor posture.
What Ohio-based company produces aerospace components and motion control systems?
Parker Hannifin
Which Ohio company is one of the top producers of jet engines?
GE Aerospace
What is the name of the tool used to create screw threads in metal?
A tap and die set
What is the term for shaping metal by compressing it under extreme pressure?
Forging
What does Six Sigma focus on in manufacturing?
Reducing defects and improving efficiency
Which global company, with a facility in Toledo, produces Jeep vehicles?
Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler)