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Standardized Work Instruction - ANSWER SWI. A step by step approach to completing
a production task
TPM - ANSWER Total Production Maintenance
SMED - ANSWER Single Minute Exchange of Dies
Lean Six Sigma - ANSWER Fusion of Lean and Six Sigma.
ASQ - ANSWER American Society for Quality
5 Whys - ANSWER Simple yet powerful method to help uncover the root cause.
Fishbone Diagram - ANSWER Cause & Effect Diagram
Running Fit - ANSWER The condition where the inserted part at any point in the
tolerance interval is smaller than its mating part at any point in its tolerance
Forced Fit - ANSWER Also known as Interfaced Fit. The condition where the inserted
part at any point in the tolerance interval is larger than its mating part at any point in its
tolerance and must be forced together
Baseline Dimensioning - ANSWER A method where dimensions are referenced from a
common point.
Chain Dimensioning - ANSWER A method where dimensions are referenced from the
extension line reference of the previous dimension. Can lead to tolerance build up.
MRO Inventory - ANSWER Machine parts and tools held in inventory to keep the
production system working
Subassembly - ANSWER Parts or components of a larger product that are assembled
before being supplied to the main production line.
Product Specifications - ANSWER Specifications that fall within a range that is stated
by the customer.
Intermediate User - ANSWER Uses product to make a finished product to sell to the
consumer.