Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interchangeable parts
noun
/ˌɪn.təˈʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl pɑːrts/
Definition
Interchangeable parts refer to components that are made to such precise standards that they can replace each other in manufacturing without custom fitting.
Examples
- The assembly line revolutionized manufacturing with the use of interchangeable parts.
- Many modern machines are designed so that their interchangeable parts can be easily replaced.
- The concept of interchangeable parts greatly reduced production time in the industrial era.
Meaning
Interchangeable parts allow for easier assembly and repair of machinery or products, as any part can be swapped for another of the same type.
Synonyms
- Standardized components
- Modular parts
- Replaceable parts
