"An assembly line is a manufacturing process (often called a progressive assembly) in which parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation where the parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced."
Understand the different techniques used to join individual parts to create a finished product.
Machining: Machining is a manufacturing process where a workpiece is transformed through removal of material, through cutting, drilling or grinding.
Casting: Casting is a manufacturing process where a molten metal is poured into a mold and allowed to cool and solidify, creating a metal object in the shape of the mold.
Welding: Welding is a manufacturing process where two pieces of metal are joined together through the application of heat and/or pressure.
Mechanical Assembly: Mechanical Assembly is a manufacturing process whereby individual parts are assembled together to form a larger, more complex product.
Surface Finishing: Surface Finishing is a manufacturing process that involves applying a coating, polishing or sandblasting to the surface of a product in order to achieve a specific finish or texture.
Sheet Metal Fabrication: Sheet Metal Fabrication is a manufacturing process that involves shaping and forming metal sheets into a desired shape or object.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Computer Numerical Control is a manufacturing process that involves using a computer to control the movement and operation of machines such as mills, lathes or routers.
Rapid Prototyping: Rapid Prototyping is a manufacturing process that involves creating a prototype of a product quickly and cost-effectively using 3D printing and other technologies.
Injection Molding: Injection Molding is a manufacturing process where melted plastic is injected into a mold and allowed to cool and solidify, creating a plastic part in the shape of the mold.
Assembly Line Production: Assembly Line Production is a manufacturing process that involves a series of production steps where products are assembled in a sequence, with each step being completed by a different worker or machine.
Machining: Cutting and shaping of material through turning, milling, drilling, boring and grinding.
Welding: Joining pieces of metal by melting the edges and allowing them to cool and fuse together.
Soldering: Joining metal pieces with a lower melting point filler metal by heating them.
Adhesive Bonding: Joining materials using chemical or mechanical adhesives such as glue or tape.
Casting: Pouring liquid material into a mold and allowing it to solidify into a desired shape.
Assembly: Joining components by fitting them together either mechanically or through the use of fasteners such as screws or bolts.
Forming: Shaping materials using mechanical or thermal methods such as forging, rolling, bending or stamping.
Electroplating: Coating a metal onto a surface by using electrolysis.
Extrusion: Forcing a material through a die to create a specific shape.
Sheet Metal Fabrication: Cutting, bending, and shaping of sheet metal to form a desired product.
Injection Molding: Injecting melted plastic into a mold to create a specific shape.
Rotational Molding: Melting plastic in a mold that is rotated to create a specific shape.
Thermoforming: Heating plastic until it is moldable, and then forming it to a specific shape.
"By mechanically moving the parts to the assembly work and moving the semi-finished assembly from work station to work station, a finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."
"Assembly lines are common methods of assembling complex items such as automobiles and other transportation equipment, household appliances, and electronic goods."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."
"Workers in charge of the works of the assembly line are called assemblers."
"Parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation where the parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced."
"Parts are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation."
"Parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation."
"Complex items such as automobiles and other transportation equipment, household appliances, and electronic goods."
"By mechanically moving the parts to the assembly work and moving the semi-finished assembly from workstation to workstation."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."
"Parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."
"Automobiles and other transportation equipment, household appliances, and electronic goods."
"Parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor."
"A finished product can be assembled faster."
"Workers in charge of the works of the assembly line are called assemblers."
"A finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly."