Mass Production

By Henry Cutler Period 3

What is mass production?

Mass production is using methods to produce the exact same

product over and over again for long periods of time. It is used by
companies to make millions of their products, all the exact same. It
was invented by Henry Ford, when he mass produced the Model T.
Assembly Line
The most integral part of mass production is an assembly line,
where workers stand in the same spot, all having a certain task. As
an example, one worker could put the sticker on the bottles, then
send it down the line to another worker who puts the lid on, etc.
This greatly increases the speed and efficiency of the production
process.
Automation

In recent times, the workers on assembly lines have been replaced

by machines. These machines are useful for the companies
because they are faster and more consistent, and also do not
require payment. However, they are more expensive to install and
upkeep.
Batch Production
Batch Production is a kind of production where many of something
is made at the exact same time. This is mostly achieved with either
multiple people doing the same task, or multiple machines doing
the same task. Either way, batch production greatly increases the
speed of production.
Continuous Manufacturing
Continuous Manufacturing is when something is continued to be
manufactured all day, every day. This is best achieved with
machines, but alternating shifts can make it possible with humans
as well. Continuous manufacturing allows more products to be
made over time.
Custom manufacturing
Custom Manufacturing is when a unique product is created to
match the needs of the customer. These are less common for mass
production systems, however, because they take long amounts of
time and resources. This also reflects on the price tag of such
products.
Fixtures

Fixtures are used in mass production to hold the desired material

in place. These are very useful for both mechanical and human
work, as it allows for more accurate and identical final products.
Jigs

Jigs are similar to fixtures. They guide the actual machining tool so
that accurate cuts, holes, and other things can be made. Jigs
usually are similar to fixtures, but have a top part that has a hole,
and that is the spot the machining tool enters from.
Bottleneck

A bottleneck occurs when something goes wrong, or something

breaks, that causes the mass production to stop. From something
clogging up a system to a break in a machine, the goal of the
manufacturers is to try to prevent as many of these bottlenecks as
possible.
Quality Control

An important part of mass production is making sure everything

produced is up to standards. Workers have most commonly done
this, but more recently, robots have been able to scan the item, find
imperfections, and fix them.
Sources

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