Describe Three Ways That Line Balancing and Line Flow Layouts

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Essay

Describe three ways that line balancing and line flow layouts are similar to project management and three ways they are different.

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Definitions:

Bench Bleeding

The prefilling and purging of air from a master cylinder before installing it on the vehicle. This reduces the amount of bleeding that needs to be done on the vehicle.

Master Cylinder

A critical component of a vehicle's brake system that converts the force from the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure to engage the brakes.

Bench Bleeding

A procedure used to remove air from within a new or serviced hydraulic brake component, such as a master cylinder, performed on a workbench before installation in a vehicle.

Manual Bleeding

Typically a two-person procedure in which a helper pumps the brakes while a technician opens and closes the bleeder screws.