Automated Production Lines in Industrial Engineering
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What is the period of time between a merchant's purchase order being placed and the manufacturer completing the order called?

  • Production lead time (correct)
  • Order completion time
  • Lead manufacturing time
  • Work-in-process time
  • In an automated production line, what type of transfer line uses pallet fixtures to hold and move work parts between stations?

  • Conveyor transfer line
  • Free transfer line
  • Paced transfer line
  • Palletized transfer line (correct)
  • What type of machine configuration consists of two or more straight line segments, usually perpendicular to each other?

  • Rotary indexing machine
  • Segmented in-line (correct)
  • In-line
  • Dial indexing machine
  • What sets the pace of the automated production line and is referred to as the bottleneck?

    <p>Slowest workstation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of an automated production line in terms of factory floor space?

    <p>Minimized factory floor space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using automated production lines?

    <p>Stable product design and long product life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which application are robotic spot welding lines commonly used?

    <p>Automotive final assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of automation is used in transfer lines for machining on automated production lines?

    <p>Fixed automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it difficult to change the sequence and content of processing operations on an automated production line?

    <p>When the line is built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for using automated production lines?

    <p>Large production quantities and stable product design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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