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Worksheet time: 31mins
Which option best describes abrasive paper in manufacturing?
Rough paper that smooths surfaces by rubbing
Flexible sheet that transfers printed patterns
Thin film that protects surfaces from moisture
Soft cloth used to polish with liquid compounds
Match each term to its simple definition.
Adhesive
Substance that sticks two parts together
Amortization
Spreading equipment cost over items or years
Annealing
Heating metal to make it softer and less brittle
Abrasive Paper
Rough paper used to smooth a surface
A workshop needs to glue two plastic pieces permanently. Which material and action is most appropriate?
Apply abrasive paper and rub both surfaces hard
Calculate amortization before starting the work
Use epoxy adhesive and press the pieces together
Anneal the plastic by heating then cooling slowly
Fill in the blank: (a) is the process of heating metal to a high temperature and cooling it slowly so it becomes softer and easier to bend without breaking.
Which scenario best fits an assembly line in manufacturing?
A team pauses work to discuss design changes
A single robot custom-builds unique products
A line where each station does one small task
One worker builds a product start to finish
Match each term to its most accurate description.
Assembly Line
Product moves station to station for small tasks
Batch Production
Making groups of identical items, then change setup
Bending
Changing shape by folding without breaking
A factory prints 200 identical shirts, then changes the design and prints 200 more. What production method is being used?
Continuous flow with no setup changes
One-off production for a single custom item
Batch production with grouped identical runs
Mass production all year without changes
Which statement best describes blow moulding in plastics manufacturing?
Vacuum pulls soft plastic over a pattern
A press bends cold plastic into a shape
Heat fuses plastic sheets without a mould
Air inflates molten plastic inside a mould
Match each term to its key idea.
Blow moulding
Creating hollow plastic by blowing air
Brazing
Joining metals with a melted filler
Break-even point
Items sold to cover all costs
CAD/CAM
Designing and making via computers
A machine costs £10,000. Each item costs £2 to make and sells for £5. How many items must be sold to break even?
2,000 items
3,333 items
5,000 items
10,000 items
Explain how CAD and CAM work together to produce a product, giving a short example.
Which process best fits this description: molten material is poured into a mould, cooled, and the solid product is removed?
CNC routing with three-axis movement
Compression moulding under high pressure
Casting with molten material in a mould
Continuous production on a factory line
Match each manufacturing term to its key idea.
Casting
Pouring melted material into a mould
CNC routing/milling
Computer-controlled cutting in X, Y, Z
Compression moulding
Pressing material in a heated mould
During compression moulding, list the typical sequence from placing material to removing the finished product.
A factory runs 24/7 making identical plastic bags at very high rates. Which term best describes this manufacturing approach?
Batch production with planned pauses
Continuous production without stopping
One-off bespoke fabrication
Seasonal mass production cycles
Calculate the cost per item: Total cost is £3,600 to produce 400 parts. What is the cost per part?
(a)
Which statement correctly describes a countersink?
A cylindrical hole for a tight press fit
A conical hole so a screw head sits flush
A threaded hole for bolts and studs
A slot cut so screws can slide laterally
Which statement best describes depreciation in manufacturing finance?
The value of equipment increases as production expands
The decrease in equipment value over years of use
A variable cost added to each unit produced
The fee paid to lease machines for short projects
Match each term to its correct simple definition.
Die casting
Injecting molten metal into a mould under high pressure
Drilling
Making holes using a rotating drill bit
Countersink
Cone-shaped enlargement so a screw head sits flush
Economies of scale
Cost per item decreases as more items are made
A machine is bought for £150,000 and after 5 years it is worth £50,000. What is the annual straight-line depreciation?
£25,000 per year
£20,000 per year
£15,000 per year
£10,000 per year
Which sequence shows how die casting works from start to finish?
Melt metal, inject into mould, cool and harden, open mould
Heat mould, hammer metal, cool slowly, polish surface
Open mould, pour cold metal, heat product, press to shape
Drill mould, insert screws, heat metal, cool under pressure
Which option best describes epoxy resin in manufacturing?
A heat-applied glue that softens repeatedly
A single-use tape for temporary joining
A cold weld process using pressure only
A two-part adhesive that hardens chemically
Match each term to its correct how-it-works description.
Epoxy Resin
Mix resin and hardener; chemical hardening bond
Extrusion
Push molten material through a shaped die; cools
Filing
Rub with a toothed tool; removes small amounts
A manufacturer needs long, continuous plastic pipes with a specific cross-section. Which process should they use?
Extrusion through a shaped die and cooling
Casting into a closed mold cavity
Epoxy resin bonding of pipe segments
Hand filing to form the pipe shape
When finishing a sharp metal bracket edge by hand, which technique is appropriate?
Flame polishing the metal to create a glossy finish
Bonding the edge using two-part epoxy resin
Extruding the edge through a heated die channel
Filing with a smooth file to remove small amounts
Which process smooths acrylic edges by lightly melting the surface to create a clear, glossy finish?
Vacuum forming over a mould
Filing with abrasive teeth
Cold forging with a press
Flame polishing of acrylic edges
Match each manufacturing term to its key idea.
Flame Polishing
Heat slightly melts acrylic for smooth finish
Forging
Heat then hammer or press to shape metal
Forming
Change shape with force or heat without removal
A blacksmith heats steel until soft, then hammers it into shape. Name this process.
(a)
Which statement best describes Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)?
It bonds wood sheets under pressure with glue
It builds plastic parts layer-by-layer from melted filament
It removes material using an abrasive wheel
It molds hot metal into complex shapes
Match each manufacturing term to how it works.
FDM 3D printing
Deposits melted plastic in layers to form parts
Glasspaper
Uses rough glass particles to abrade a surface
Grinding
Removes material with a fast-rotating abrasive wheel
A student wants to smooth a wooden surface before painting. Which tool or process should they use?
FDM 3D printing with melted filament
Glasspaper with abrasive particles
Vacuum forming over a mould
Grinding with a rotating wheel
Which statement best describes hardening in metalwork?
Applying a coating to protect from corrosion
Heating and cooling to reduce internal stress
Slow heating and cooling to increase flexibility
Heating then rapid cooling to increase hardness
Match each heat treatment with its typical effect on metal properties.
Hardening
Increases hardness, makes more brittle
Tempering
Reduces brittleness after hardening
Annealing
Softens metal for easier bending
A glue stick is heated in a gun, applied while molten, and bonds as it cools. Name this adhesive.
(a)
Which step happens first in injection moulding when making plastic parts?
Molten plastic pushed into the mould
Plastic pellets loaded into the hopper
Mould opens to remove the product
Plastic cools and hardens in the mould
Match each manufacturing method to its key feature.
Injection moulding
Uses pressure to fill a mould with molten plastic
Investment casting
Creates detailed metal parts using a wax model and ceramic mould
Joining
Connects materials using adhesives, fasteners, or heat
Fill in the blank: In investment casting, after coating the wax model with ceramic, the next major step is to (a) the mould to melt out the wax.
Which statement best describes knurling in manufacturing?
Heating metal to change its hardness
Drilling holes in metal to add fasteners
Removing ridges from metal to make it smooth
Making small ridges on metal to improve grip
Match each term to its key idea.
Knurling
Textured ridges for better grip
Laser Cutting
Computer-controlled beam cuts or engraves
Lead Time
Time from order to product arrival
A shop uses a laser cutter to create precise shapes in acrylic. Which benefit is the main reason they choose laser cutting?
Faster delivery times regardless of order size
Low heat that avoids melting materials
Extreme precision with computer control
Manual control for artistic flexibility
Fill in the blank: The (a) is the period between placing an order and receiving the finished product.
Which statement best describes line bending of thermoplastics?
Stretching a sheet then clamping to remove warps
Cooling a sheet then pressing to flatten edges
Heating a line then bending to make a fold
Cutting a groove then gluing to form a joint
Match each term to its key idea.
Line Bending
Heating a strip and folding plastic
Marking Out
Drawing guides to cut or drill
Mass Production
Making thousands of identical items
During marking out, which set of tools is most appropriate for preparing where to cut acrylic?
Injection mould and cooling bath
Strip heater and bending former
Hammer and chisel with mallet
Ruler and marker with templates
Which statement best describes milling in manufacturing?
Making a single custom item for one client
Pouring liquid material into a hollow mould
Shaping plastic by blowing air into a mould
Removing material with a rotating cutting tool
Match each term to its correct simple definition.
Mould / Mold
A hollow shape used to form material
Moulding
A process shaping material using a mould
One-Off Production
Making one unique item for a customer
A workshop receives an order to create a custom wooden box designed to fit a single heirloom. The box will be made once and fully tailored for that client. What production type is this, and why?
