Practice - Subtractive
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Practice Questions
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What is subtractive manufacturing?
💡 Hint: Think of subtracting material to create shapes.
Name a method of subtractive manufacturing.
💡 Hint: Consider common machining techniques.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is a subtractive manufacturing method?
💡 Hint: Consider techniques that remove material versus those that add.
Subtractive manufacturing typically generates high material waste.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials are shaped in this process.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you approach a design for a complex part requiring both high precision and low volume? Discuss the manufacturing process you would choose, justifying your decision.
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of customization and material efficiency.
Calculate the cost implications of switching a product from a subtractive to an additive manufacturing process based on initial setup and material waste considerations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of volume vs. setup costs.
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