How will you choose which manufacturing process will be used for a product?

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The choice of manufacturing process for a product depends on factors such as material properties, product complexity, cost, and production volume.

Consider the material properties and characteristics required for the product.
Evaluate the complexity of the product design and its manufacturability.
Assess the cost implications of different manufacturing processes.
Analyze the production volume and scalability requirements.
Take into account any regulatory or industry standards that need to be met.
Examples: Injection molding for mass production of plastic components, CNC machining for precision metal parts, 3D printing for rapid prototyping.

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