In your own words, define what a jig is. Provide an example of when a jig may be used. Please answer with complete sentences.

Use of work cells that specialize in the production of families of parts or products made in medium quantities.

Corporation XYZ ended the year with a taxable income of $78,000. Based on the following Federal Tax rate structure, Taxable Income Over Not Over Tax Rate $0 $50,000 15% $50,000 $75,000 25% $75,000 $100,000 34% $100,000 $335,000 39% What is the marginal tax rate for the above corporation?

Describe at least two disadvantages of manual arc welding? What is an alternative that provides improved productivity compared to manual arc welding?   

Explain the difference between fusion welding and solid-state welding processes.

Which of the following welding processes utilizes a consumable electrode for welding?

In this process, a single point cutting tool removes material from a rotating workpiece to generate a cylindrical shape.

Revise the following paragraph to make it more concise, eliminating unnecessary phrases and words. You may change it as long as you still use complete sentences.  I’m in your class and I’m confused about the homework. It doesn’t make sense, but I was absent a few times this semester already because I thought I had Covid. My roommate did, but I never actually got sick, but I was afraid to come to class and infect everyone. The assignment was probably discussed in class, but, like I said, I wasn’t there. Can you help me please? I want to be sure to turn it in before the deadline today so please answer ASAP. I’m sorry to say that I just think it doesn’t make any sense at all but I need to do a great job on it. 

Re-write the following sentence to change all negative words to positive words AND eliminate the use of all forms of “I” – the sentences may be changed as long as they hold the same meaning and are complete sentences. I cannot give you a refund because you do not have a receipt.

A certain machine has a first cost of $10,000, a life of 10 years, an operating cost of $5,000 per year, and a salvage value of $2,000. At an interest rate of 10% per year, the present worth is what value?  Select the closest answer. Note:  Assume costs are negative cash flows and salvage value is a positive cash flow.