Chapter 2 Manufacturing Systems
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Manufacturing technologies are the focus of this book. Units 2, 3, and 4
will explain manufacturing materials and processes used in transformation
technology. Units 5 through 10 will present management and the managed
Figure 2-5. Manufacturing changes the form of materials to add to their value. A—Iron ore is changed into pig
iron. B—Pig iron is changed into steel. C—Steel is rolled into strips. D—Steel strip is fabricated into a useful
product. (US Steel, American Iron and Steel Institute, White Consolidated Industries)
C D
A B
Figure 2-6. These are types of processes in the manufacturing system. The worker on
the left assembles a product using a transformation action while, on the right, the
worker and manager participate in making a managerial decision.