manufacturing error

[/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: manufacturing errors
erro de fabricação
1. A mistake or defect that occurs during the manufacturing or production process of a product
The manufacturing error caused the batch of smartphones to be recalled.
O erro de fabricação causou o recall do lote de smartphones.
2. A flaw in the quality control or production procedures that results in a defective product
Due to a manufacturing error, the circuit board was improperly soldered.
Devido a um erro de fabricação, a placa de circuito foi soldada incorretamente.
In Brazil, manufacturing errors are taken seriously due to ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) standards and consumer protection laws. Companies are required to address manufacturing errors promptly and may face legal consequences. In the USA, manufacturing errors often trigger product recalls and can lead to liability lawsuits, making quality assurance a critical aspect of industrial production.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
production errordefectmanufacturing defectproduction flawquality control failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
quality productflawless production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
erro de fabricação
Standard and widely used term in Brazil
São Paulo
erro de produção
Alternative term commonly used in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
defeito de fabricação
Often used interchangeably with erro de fabricação
Portugal
erro de fabrico
Portuguese European variant; 'fabrico' instead of 'fabricação'

Related Words

quality controlproduct defectmanufacturing processfactory faultproduction standardrecall

Related Idioms & Phrases

quality control mishap
factory floor error
production line failure
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