A system that eliminates work-in-process (WIP) inventory by scheduling the arrival of parts and assemblies for an operation at the time they are needed and not before

A method of production that focuses on maximizing inventory levels to ensure availability

A strategy that involves producing goods in large batches to reduce costs

A technique that prioritizes long-term storage of materials to avoid shortages

The ability of an item to be repaired easily.

The quality of equipment or goods that determines how long they remain functional and useful.

The aesthetic appeal of a product.

The weight of an item compared to its size.

biological materials that can be replaced

non-biodegradable materials that cannot be replaced

materials that are always in limited supply

artificial materials created in laboratories

The height that the tool rapidly rises to before changing to the feed or plunge rate to enter the part.

The maximum height of the workpiece being machined.

The height at which the tool starts to cut into the material.

The height of the tool above the workpiece during the machining process.

computer-controlled additive fabrication

traditional subtractive manufacturing

manual crafting techniques

automated assembly line production

A type of system in which each position is taken from the previous one. It is also called relative.

A system that operates independently of previous positions.

A method of data storage that requires constant updates.

A type of system that only processes data in batches.

The ability of a product to do the job for which it was intended.

The aesthetic appeal of a product.

The cost-effectiveness of a product.

The brand reputation of a product.

a type of motor that operates on AC power

a rotary or linear actuator that provides precise control of position, speed, and acceleration by using feedback

a motor that only works in one direction

a device used to measure electrical current

A material that is soft and flexible

A type of metal used in construction

Any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.

A synthetic polymer used in electronics

A type of variable used in programming.

A small program inside a large one. A subroutine is used when the same series of commands is repeated multiple times.

A method for organizing data in a database.

A graphical representation of a program's flow.

Programming codes used to control computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.

Codes used for 3D printing only.

Software languages for web development.

Protocols for network communication.

ridges left on a part, usually from a ball or bull nose end mill on a 3D sculpted surface

curved edges created by a lathe on a cylindrical object

flat surfaces created by a milling machine on a 2D plane

sharp points formed during the welding process

a product that is fully manufactured and ready for sale

a product that is partially manufactured and awaiting the next step in the manufacturing process

a product that has been discontinued and is no longer available

a product that is in the design phase and not yet manufactured

Raw facts and figures that can be used to draw a conclusion.

Information that is always accurate and reliable.

Data that has been processed and analyzed.

Information organized for analysis or used as the basis for a decision; numerical information in a form suitable for processing by a computer.

Motion variable for a robot axis. Each degree requires a joint.

The total number of robots in a system.

The maximum speed a robot can achieve.

The weight capacity of a robot.

the process of ensuring that products or services meet consistently high standards

the method of increasing production speed without compromising quality

the practice of reducing costs by minimizing material usage

the strategy of enhancing customer satisfaction through feedback

The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value.

The ability to produce the same result under unchanged conditions.

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data.

The average of a set of measurements.

A function in code that makes information available for processing or that records processed information.

A section of code that only processes input data without producing output.

A block of code that stores data temporarily during execution.

A function that only outputs data without taking any input.

A feature that enhances performance.

An imperfection in an object or machine.

A method of improving design efficiency.

A type of aesthetic design choice.