High-Performance Manufacturing, Softcover Student Edition

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• ISBN13: 9780078614873
• ISBN10: 0078614872
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-04
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Summary

High-Performance Manufacturing: Portable Production Skills, authored by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), will raise the technical, academic, and employability skill level of tomorrow's workforce as students and incumbent workers learn core production skills.High-Performance Manufacturingmeets the MSSC Production Skill Standards, addressing core skill areas of 14 manufacturing subindustries.Communicationfeatures address ways to develop speaking, listening, writing, reading, and social skills.Information Technologyfeatures explain how to use information and communication technology and gather and analyze information in the workplace.Math & Sciencefeatures explain essential math and science skills used in manufacturing.Teamworkfeatures showcase real teams at work, building consensus, and adapting to various situations.Leadershipfeatures describe real-world examples of leadership, organizing and planning, and career development.Problem Solvingfeatures describe ways to analyze and solve problems in the manufacturing workplace.

Table of Contents

Unit 1 The World of Manufacturing
Careers in Manufacturing	24	(24)
Choosing a Career	25	(10)
Why Choose Manufacturing?
Manufacturing Subindustries
High-Performance Manufacturing
Working on the Frontlines	35	(5)
Production: The Heart of Manufacturing
Manufacturing Concentrations
The Importance of Cross-Training
Career Pathways
Skills for Success	40	(6)
MSSC Production Skill Standards
MSSC Certification
Career Preparation
Education & Training Opportunities
Review & Certification Test Prep	46	(2)
Trends in Manufacturing	48	(18)
The Impact of Manufacturing	49	(7)
Economic Impact
Technological Impact
The Evolution of Manufacturing
Rising Customer Expectations
Expansion of the Global Economy
Regulations & Standards
Responding to Expectations	56	(8)
Quality
Cost Control
Time
Flexibility
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Advanced Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Review & Certification Test Prep	64	(2)
Inside the Manufacturing Workplace	66	(28)
Inside Intel	67	(6)
Life Inside the Clean Room
Focus on Quality
How Microprocessor Chips Are Made
Inside Harley-Davidson	73	(7)
Working for a Legend
Union & Management Cooperation
The Challenge of Customization
How Motorcycles Are Made
Inside Union Carbide	80	(5)
An Empowered Workforce
How Butanol Is Made
Inside American Licorice	85	(5)
Time for a Change
Going Lean
How Licorice Is Made
Review & Certification Test Prep	90	(4)
Unit 2 A Safe & Productive Workplace
Safety Practices	94	(32)
Creating a Safe Workplace	95	(8)
Regulatory Agencies
Employer Responsibilities
Health & Safety Controls
Safety Orientation & Training
Safety Committees & Representatives
Safety Inspections
Hazard Analysis
Correcting Hazards
Environmental Inspections
Worker Involvement
Practicing Safety	103	(8)
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Keeping the Workplace Safe	111	(13)
Workplace Precautions
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Communication
Handling Hazardous Material
Responding to Emergencies
Review & Certification Test Prep	124	(2)
Communication Skills	126	(18)
Communication Basics	127	(7)
Communication in Manufacturing
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Listening Skills
Speaking Skills
Constructive Feedback
Using Social Skills
Communication Strategies	134	(8)
Interpersonal Communication
Group Communication
Communicating in a Diverse Workplace
Communicating Technical Information
Using Information & Communication Technology
Review & Certification Test Prep	142	(2)
Teamwork Skills	144	(20)
Building Successful Teams	145	(6)
The Benefits of Teamwork
Types of Teams
Team Roles
Teambuilding
Team Communication
Working in a Team	151	(6)
Setting Goals
Solving Problems
Building Consensus
Resolving Conflict
Training & Leadership	157	(5)
Training Needs
Team Leadership
Review & Certification Test Prep	162	(2)
Meeting Customer Needs	164	(18)
Identifying Customer Needs	165	(6)
Types of Customers
Exceeding Customer Expectations
External Customer Needs
Stakeholder Needs
Customer Contact	171	(7)
Meeting Needs
Product Specifications
Addressing Problems
Customer Communication
Maintaining the Relationship
Review & Certification Test Prep	178	(4)
Unit 3 Producing Products
Production Basics	182	(14)
Creating Products	183	(4)
Stages of Production
Production Resources
Production Processes
Types of Production	187	(7)
Discrete Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing
Discrete & Process Combined
Production Volume
Review & Certification Test Prep	194	(2)
Production Materials	196	(24)
Engineering Materials	197	(11)
Material Sources
Material Properties
Metals
Polymers
Ceramics
Composites
Finishing Materials
Chemicals, Fossil Fuels & Food	208	(5)
Chemicals
Fossil Fuels
Food & Beverages
Testing, Selecting & Developing Materials	213	(5)
Testing Materials
Selecting Materials
Developing New Materials
Review & Certification Test Prep	218	(2)
Production Processes	220	(30)
Casting, Molding & Forming	221	(12)
Casting
Molding
Forming
Advanced Processes
Machining	233	(7)
Role of Machining
Conventional Machining Processes
Advanced Machining
Conditioning, Finishing & Assembly	240	(4)
Conditioning
Finishing
Assembly
Separating, Combining & Filling	244	(4)
Separating Processes
Combining Processes
Filling Processes
Review & Certification Test Prep	248	(2)
Tool & Equipment Operation	250	(24)
Tool & Equipment Use	251	(9)
What Is a Tool?
Computers in Manufacturing
Tools on the Job
Job Specialties
The Work Environment
Tool Safety & Maintenance	260	(8)
Tool-Related Safety
Ergonomics
Routine Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Total Productive Maintenance
Equipment Procedures & Training	268	(4)
Documents & Procedures
Equipment Training
Review & Certification Test Prep	272	(2)
Production Planning & Work Flow	274	(20)
Production Planning	275	(9)
Purpose of Planning
Key Elements of Planning
Concurrent Engineering
Product Life Cycle
Planning Tools
Work Flow	284	(8)
Moving Material
Plant Capacity
Arranging Facilities
Production Scheduling
Review & Certification Test Prep	292	(2)
Production Components	294	(18)
Materials Inventory	295	(4)
Inventory
Supply Chain Management
Time & Costs	299	(5)
Minimizing Production Costs
Managing Human Resources
Scheduling Maintenance
Production Systems	304	(6)
Types of Production Systems
System Combinations
Review & Certification Test Prep	310	(2)
Controlling & Documenting Production	312	(14)
Controlling the Process	313	(7)
Why Control Production?
Quality Control Systems
Monitoring the Process
Documenting the Process	320	(4)
Why Document Production?
Types of Documentation
Document Management
Document Filing & Storage
Tracking Materials
Review & Certification Test Prep	324	(2)
Packaging & Distributing Products	326	(20)
Product Packaging	327	(6)
Packaging
Labeling
Product Distribution	333	(9)
Distribution Preparations
Transportation Methods
Shipping Laws & Regulations
Review & Certification Test Prep	342	(4)
Unit 4 Quality Management
Continuous Improvement	346	(20)
Focus on Quality	347	(9)
What Is Quality?
Building Quality into the Product
Quality Management Systems
Improving Quality	356	(8)
Observing the Process
Analyzing Process Data
Process Improvements
Responsibility for Quality Improvements
Review & Certification Test Prep	364	(2)
Inspection & Auditing	366	(18)
Quality Inspections	367	(10)
What Is an Inspection?
Inspecting Materials
Inspecting During the Process
Inspecting Final Products
Reporting & Documentation
Quality Audits	377	(5)
What Is an Audit?
Audit Procedures
Review & Certification Test Prep	382	(2)
Preventive & Corrective Actions	384	(16)
Eliminating Nonconformities	385	(8)
Where Nonconformities Occur
Detecting Nonconformities
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Taking Action
Verification & Documentation	393	(5)
Verification
Reports & Documentation
Retaining Records
Review & Certification Test Prep	398	(2)
Appendix	400	(6)
Fraction, Decimal & Metric Equivalents
Names & Symbols of SI Units
Metric System (SI)
Approximate Conversions
Mathematical Symbols & Their Meaning
Acronym List
Glossary	406	(14)
Index	420