Practice - Subtractive Processes
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Practice Questions
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What is a subtractive process?
💡 Hint: Think about how sculptures are created.
Name one method of subtractive manufacturing.
💡 Hint: What tools can remove material?
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What is the primary action in subtractive manufacturing?
💡 Hint: What is the opposite of adding?
CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. True or False?
💡 Hint: Does CNC involve a computer?
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a manufacturing plant that needs to produce 100 complex parts using subtractive methods. Discuss how the geometry of the parts will impact the choice of the subtractive process.
💡 Hint: Think about which processes handle which shapes better.
Evaluate the overall production cost for creating 500 identical parts using CNC machining versus 50 unique parts using laser cutting. Which process might be more cost-effective and why?
💡 Hint: Consider economies of scale.
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