Grade+6+Woodworking+Project

= Woodworking/Production Project (Grade 6 Project) =

__**Where Does Production Begin? **__

Before production can begin, raw material, such as iron ore, trees, cotton, etc, must be converted into usable material for the product being built. **Primary manufacturing** is when this raw material is converted into a usable substance, or what is sometime referred to as standard stock.

In a few moments you are going to watch a video on a Lexus SUV. Primary manufacturing will be briefly referred to at the very beginning of the video, when iron ore which was have been mined in the USA, would have been converted to the large rolls of sheet metal.

With regards to the project you are creating, the cutting of trees, to produce the pine boards would be the primary manufacturing.

__**The Production Run **__

After months or years of careful planning, production on any new product can begin. It often takes weeks or months for workers to learn their role in production very well.

__Producing Components -__ The very first step in producing any product is the making of components. Cars have multiple components that eventually make the new vehicle. Take a look at the sample key rack you are making. What components need to be made in order for you to complete this project?

In many cases of production, it is easier for the company to buy some components needed to make a product. For example, bolts, nuts, screws, etc. are easily bought from a company and used in production of a product. For example, in the Lexus video you will watch, the car company would order bolts from a company, rather than try to make their own bolts for the vehicle.

__Preparing for Assembly__ - Before assembly can take place, all components must be made and available to use. When enough components are available for assembly, the production run can begin.

__Assembling Products -__ When all materials have been produced and delivered to the appropriate location, assembly can begin taking place. There many examples today where humans assembly products, however In many large scale operations today, assembly is **automated** (robots complete assembly steps). In the video you are about to watch, you will see many example of how robots and humans are equally important in the product of a vehicle.

__Quality Control -__ This simply refers to how well a product is made. In the Lexus video you will watch, you will hear often about how much time it takes them to ensure their SUV is as perfect as possible. This step also includes all inspections required for the vehicle, including the final inspection!

__**Controlling Production**__

Once production has begun on a product, there are a number of things a company must continually monitor. These include the number of orders they have coming in, the schedule and speed at which workers produce a product, and any changes or corrections that need to be made during assembly. The amount of raw materials, purchase parts, products being produced (work in progress), and finished goods must be continually undated.

__**Seeing Production in Action!**__

Check out this Factory Made Video, showing all of the components of production described above:

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 * Job Roles in Production**

For this project, you will each assume a job role in production. Each member of a the team will need to perform their task well, to ensure that each member will take home a suitable finished project. As they mention in the Lexus video, treat each product "as if it is your own."

__Job Roles__
 * 1) **Drill Holes in Template **
 * 2) **Cut Pegs **
 * 3) **Sand and Finish all products **


 * Shop Safety: Safe and Responsible Use of Equipment **

__Drill and Drill Press Safety __

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Once you have completed watching this safety, Mr. Parks will help you get started with the using the Drill Press.


 * Conclusion**

Once complete, students are to ensure that their projects are labeled with their name, in pencil, on the back of their project. They can be placed in their class tote until their project is marked and returned for them to take home.

They are now ready to proceed to their next unit.

Just in case you are interested.... here is a currently look a the future of manufacturing: media type="custom" key="24394960"