1.2.4. Replacement Parts

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is additive manufacturing?

   Hint

   Think about how 3D printing works.

2. 2.

   List one benefit of on-demand manufacturing.

   Hint

   Consider what happens when you don’t have to store parts.

3. 3.

   What does AM stand for?

   • Additive Manufacturing
   • Automatic Mechanism
   • Advanced Modeling

   Hint

   Think about the technology behind 3D printing.

4. 4.

   True or False: AM can only be used for producing new parts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the types of industries using AM.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the future implications of utilizing AM for replacement parts in the automotive industry.

   Hint

   Consider the balance between production speed and inventory management.

6. 6.

   Propose a hypothetical scenario where AM could resolve a supply chain crisis involving legacy parts.

   Hint

   Think about how AM allows for immediate production.