Careers in Manufacturing
Name a company that hires workers in advanced manufacturing
What is Tesla
What kind of metal contains iron?
What is a ferrous metal?
What surface finish is applied as a dry powder and then cured under heat?
What is powder coating?
What material is commonly used in plastic water bottles?
What is polyethylene (plastic)?
How many keys are on a piano?
88 (52 White, 36 Black)
What type of manufacturing job involves writing code for machines like robots?
What is a PLC Programmer?
This material is used for wiring due to its excellent conductivity.
What is copper?
What finishing process coats steel in zinc to prevent rust?
What is galvanizing?
What material is often used for aircraft wings because it’s strong and light?
What is carbon fiber or composites?
What is the only country in the world that’s named after a woman?
Saint Lucia
What is the term for a combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems in one job field?
What is Mechatronics?
What kind of material is made by combining two or more other materials?
What is a composite?
Why do manufacturers finish the surfaces of materials?
What is to improve appearance, durability, and protect from corrosion?
A smartphone casing is usually made from this material
What is plastic or aluminum?
What type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?
Gamma rays
What is a soft skill that employers in manufacturing look for?
What is teamwork / communication / time management?
This lightweight metal is often used in cars and airplanes.
What is aluminum?
What finishing process gives metal a polished, shiny surface?
What is buffing or polishing?
A smartphone casing is usually made from this materialWhat happens if the wrong material is chosen in manufacturing?
What is product failure / breakage / safety issues?
How many times have the Carolina Panthers been to the superbowl?
2
What term refers to smart technology and data in modern factories?
What is Industry 4.0?
What are three properties manufacturers look for in a material?
What are strength, hardness, and ductility?
This type of coating is used in high-heat environments, like engines
What is a ceramic coating?
Give one example of a product and explain why its materials were chosen.
Open-ended (students can earn credit for correct logic and material reasoning)
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Good luck