Terminology: Manufacturing Processes part 3

What is the purpose of kiln seasoning?

• To harden, dry, or induce chemical changes in a material

• To reduce the strength of timber

• To create interlocking loops of yarn

• To create symmetrical patterns and figures in fabric

What are knots in timber caused by?

• The lacemaking process

• The knitting process

• The lamination process

• The growth of branches in the tree

What is the purpose of laminated boards?

• To create sheets of material from layers of veneers

• To create decorative fabric

• To produce 3D products through rapid prototyping

• To cover the surface of a material with a thin sheet for protection

What does Lamination involve?

• Creating interlocking loops of yarn

• Reducing the strength of timber

• Producing 3D products through rapid prototyping

• Covering the surface of a material with a thin sheet for protection

What does load capacity refer to in the context of robots?

• The relationship between stress and strain in a material

• The amount of matter contained within a specific material

• The communication between similar devices

• The weight a robot can manipulate

What is mass customization in manufacturing?

• The creation of decorative fabric

• The production of large amounts of standardized products

• The manufacturing of products to individual customer orders

• The process of laminating materials

What are mechanical properties of a material related to?

• The creation of symmetrical patterns in fabric

• The communication between devices

• The weight of the material

• The relationship between stress and strain

What is the purpose of mechanized production?

• To create interlocking loops of yarn

• To produce 3D products through rapid prototyping

• To involve machines controlled by humans in volume production

• To cover the surface of a material with a thin sheet for protection

What do multi task robots do in a manufacturing environment?

• Manipulate the weight of materials

• Create decorative fabric

• Produce large amounts of standardized products

• Perform more than one task

What is the purpose of lacemaking?

• To produce 3D products through rapid prototyping

• To create interlocking loops of yarn

• To reduce the strength of timber

• To create decorative fabric with symmetrical patterns