Mssc stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The three common types of mechanisms are levers, ______, and inclined planes. - Answer wheels The metric system expresses force in ______. - Answer newtons A spring scale is used to measure ______. - Answer force The English unit of measure of weight is the ______. - Answer pound-force (lb-f) The Law of Moments can be used to determine ______. - Answer both the force needed to balance OR force needed to move a load Torque can be calculated by multiplying the distance from the fulc...

1. Inspection data requires for making effective manufacturing decisions: -ANSWER Accurate data. 2. A feature of all mistake-proofing systems is: -ANSWER Automated inspection. 3. A manufacturer has several options to handle nonconforming materials. The option to use a nonconforming material is acceptable: -ANSWER Only if it does not affect performance or cause a safety hazard. 4. A process SOP should include clearly stated procedures for dealing with nonconforming materials. If nonconfo...

Problem solving programs such as fishbone diagrams, brainstorming and root cause analysis are often used to - ANSWERAddress customers quality issues Printed Specifications for a product are kept on file by a manufacturer in case the - ANSWERCustomer orders another of the same product When an issues is spotted that could prevent customer requirements from being met, an employee should - ANSWERLocate and assist the appropriate contact to address the problem When a productions employee is ...

Torches are designed to avoid mixing oxygen and acetylene by using __________. - Answer Reverse-flow check valves at torch inlets or regulator outlets To prevent leakage around the valve during use, __________ - Answer An oxygen cylinder valve should be opened all the way An explosion can occur if __________ comes in contact with oil. - Answer High pressure oxygen A green welding hose normally indicates that this hose carries __________. - Answer Oxygen A __________ is a non-destruct...

While on the production floor, what is audited? -ANSWER Measurement tool calibration One of the most important reasons for a checklist in an "in-process" audit is to -ANSWER Obtain relatively uniform results Consider the statement, "Even if corrective action is taken immediately for a finding during the audit, all significant deficiencies should be detailed in the written report." This statement is -ANSWER True, because the auditor is responsible for an accurate report of all findings ...

What type of communicate includes contact with customers, vendors, supplies, transporters, government or any other group outside the company? - Answer External Within logistics community, there are 2 types of communications, what are they? - Answer Internal and External Specifying why you're writing is an example of which of the following guidelines? - Answer identify the purpose Not speaking too fast or mumbling is an example of which of the following guidelines? - Answer Speaking cle...

Clear statements of expectations are needed when __________. - Training employees - Ordering lunch - Writing safety manuals - Giving directions - ANSWERTraining employees After a new production employee has been taken through the __________ his or her participation is documented according to company policy. - Building tour - Evacuation procedures - Safety orientation - Payroll orientation - ANSWER- Safety orientation Companies have a better ability to match workers to specific job ...

customer satisfaction should always be the first objective considered when developing ________ - Answer New or improved products a(n) _______ customer is a person or organization that receives services or products in exchange for compensation - Answer external The ___________ of the product describes the features required for the product to perform the tasks for which it was intended - Answer function Engineers working with manufacturing to become aware of tooling limitations and othe...

The number of rejected parts is a reflection on the impact of the ______. - ANSWERQuality assurance system The international standard used for company quality are published by ______. - ANSWERISO The performance of the product as viewed by the customer is ultimately the most important measure of - ANSWERProduct quality Defect prevention is the _____ of the four types of quality cost. - ANSWERMost cost effective Under the guidelines of _________, manufacturers only produce items for i...

What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing - ANSWERChemicals Computers & Electronic Products Electrical Equipment & Appliances Food & Beverage Furniture Machinery Nonmetallic Minerals Petroleum & Coal Products Plastics & Rubber Production Primary and Fabricated Metals Printing Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather Transportation Equipment Wood & Paper Apprenticeships are sponsored by companies or: - ANSWERlabor unions Number of people directly employed in ma...