Intro to Manufacturing Engineering Review

What is the process of changing raw materials to make them more useful called?

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Manufacturing

• Coordination

• Design

What does Manufacturing Engineering involve?

• Selling products

• Designing machines, tools, and processes

• Marketing strategies

• Customer service

What is an important step in manufacturing engineering related to resources?

• Finding raw materials

• Conducting market research

• Developing software

• Designing advertisements

What category do thermoplastics belong to in manufacturing materials?

• Metals

• Ceramics

• Polymers

• Composites

Which of the following methods is used to extract natural resources from the earth or sea?

• Drilling

• Farming

• Fishing

• Weaving

What is one method mentioned for locating raw materials?

• Mining

• Painting

• Cooking

• Sailing

Which activity is NOT listed as a way to find natural resources?

• Harvesting

• Drilling

• Mining

• Shopping

What is the main focus of Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing (ECM)?

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing labor costs

• Concerned with the entire life of the product

• Enhancing product design

What are metals known for in terms of conductivity?

• Poor conductivity to heat and electricity

• Good conductivity to heat and electricity

• Good conductivity to heat but not electricity

• Poor conductivity to electricity but not heat

What are metals often combined to form?

• Plastics

• Ceramics

• Alloys

• Polymers