PRODUCTION MECHANISMS

In piece or job-lot production, the parts are produced in small entities where periodical repetition is restricted. Standard cutting tools and universal measuring facilities are used here. The skill of laborers is very important here. In medium production, principles of interchangeability are to be strictly compiled with. An example is printing of books and some other examples are machine tools, engines etc. In mass production, parts are produced in large quantities. The most advanced and effective form of mass production is ‘continuous-flow production’ where time required for each operation of the production line is equal to or a multiple of the set standard time all along the line. Here either semi-skilled or skilled workers can be employed.