Practice - Cost Efficiency
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Practice Questions
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What is additive manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think about 3D printing techniques.
Name one advantage of subtractive manufacturing.
💡 Hint: What do you think about making intricate parts?
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which manufacturing process is typically the most cost-effective for low-volume production?
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility offered by that type.
True or False: Subtractive processes are always more cost-efficient than additive processes.
💡 Hint: Think about specific situations.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a company needs to decide between additive and subtractive manufacturing for a new product. What key factors should they consider to optimize both quality and cost?
💡 Hint: Think about the pros and cons listed in class.
Propose a manufacturing strategy using shaping/forming processes for a product that requires high volume but must maintain quality at lower costs. Outline the steps and considerations involved.
💡 Hint: Consider how the balance of initial costs vs. production runs can come into play.
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