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Manufacturing and Production

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This Manufacturing and Production page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from scale of production and PCB manufacture to 3D printing, moulding, casting and CAD/CAM. It's built for school students, university students and professional candidates going over a topic, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 100 resources here, including more than 80 mind maps, made by over 100 contributors. Pick a map that matches your topic, then try a quiz to check what stuck.

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Topics in Manufacturing and Production

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What this page covers

This page brings together resources on how products are made. Many look at the scale of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuous. Others follow a process step by step, such as the photo-etch method in the PCB manufacture mind map or the stages of building a mobile phone in the manufacturing process mind map.

You will also find maps and cards on moulding, casting, forging, welding, 3D printing, CAD and CAM, and Industry 4.0.

Where to start

If you are new to the topic, begin with the Scale of production mind map. It sets out the main production types, with notes on cost, flexibility and who each one suits. Then move to the flashcard deck Types of Manufacturing Processes, which splits processes into moulding, forming and joining.

Once those ideas are clear, choose a process that matches your course:

  • Plastics: the Injection Moulding note and the Process for making enclosures mind map.
  • Metals: the Forging and Sand Casting flashcard decks.
  • Electronics: the PCB manufacture mind map.
  • Print and paper: the Binding methods mind map.

Using quizzes and maps together

There is only a small set of quizzes here, so use them as checkpoints. Read a mind map first. Then try the quiz Btec engineering level 1, which asks about the types of forging. Note which questions you missed, go back to the matching map or flashcard deck, and try again.

For more advanced study, the flashcard deck A LEVEL PRODUCT DESIGN - MODERN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS covers terms such as Just in Time, Kanbans and Flexible Manufacturing Systems. The Injection Moulding note works through exam-style questions, which suits anyone preparing for GCSE Design and Technology.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the Making and Manufacturing strand of Engineering and technology (general or other). The resources were made by GoConqr users, so styles and depth vary. Read a few on the same topic and compare them.

Ready to begin? Open a mind map that matches your next lesson, then build your own version to see what you remember.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the Scale of production mind map. It covers one-off, batch, mass and continuous production, and what each means for cost and flexibility. After that, the Types of Manufacturing Processes flashcard deck is a good second step, because it sorts processes into moulding, forming and joining.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

There are more than 80 mind maps. They cover scales of production, PCB manufacture, making a mobile phone, binding methods, enclosures, moulding, casting, welding, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and Industry 4.0. Some are short outlines, while others give step-by-step detail on a single process.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users rather than by GoConqr itself, so it helps to compare a few resources on the same topic before relying on one.

Is there anything for GCSE Design and Technology?

Yes. The Injection Moulding note works through exam-style questions about choosing a polymer for a chair, and one mind map is titled as GCSE revision on types of production. Other resources here suit older students, including university and professional learners.

Are there quizzes, and how should I use them?

There are only a small number of quizzes, including Btec engineering level 1 on forging and the FME Part A quiz. Use them after reading a map or flashcard deck to find gaps, then go back to the related resource and try again.

What if I can't find my topic?

Try nearby topics first. A process may appear under a related name, such as casting under moulding, or CAM under CAD/CAM. A free account also lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes for anything missing.

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