Automation and Sensors in Machine Design Introduction

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What is the primary purpose of automation in machine design according to the text?

To decrease efficiency and reliability

To reduce productivity and increase fatigue

To increase manual labor and human error

To enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability (correct)

Which statement best describes the role of sensors in automation?

Sensors are used for fatigue management in automation

Sensors collect data for informed decisions in automated systems (correct)

Sensors have no role in automation

Sensors only measure human errors

Why is precision particularly important in industries like aerospace and medical devices?

Because precision increases manual labor

Because precision is not crucial in these industries

Because precision leads to reduced productivity

Because small errors can have significant consequences (correct)

What is a key advantage of automated machines working 24/7 without fatigue?

Minimized human error Signup and view all the answers

How do sensors contribute to the automation of tasks performed by machines?

By monitoring machine conditions and task progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sensor technology in machine design?

To provide feedback to the system and enable it to adjust its actions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensor is best suited for operating in a harsh environment?

Limit switches Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between inductive and capacitive sensors?

Inductive sensors use a coil to generate an electromagnetic field and detect metal objects, while capacitive sensors detect the change in capacitance between a sensor and electrode to detect non-metal objects Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensor is commonly used in industrial manufacturing?

Photoelectric detectors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the role of rotary encoders in machine design?

Rotary encoders convert the angular position or motion of a shaft or axle into analog or digital output signals. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sensor technology in machine design, what is the primary reason for choosing robust sensors in harsh environments?

To enable the sensors to withstand the harsh conditions without being damaged or failing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the principle of operation for capacitive sensors?

Capacitive sensors detect the change in capacitance between a sensor and electrode when a non-metal object approaches. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sensor would be most suitable for detecting the positioning of a metal component in a high-precision manufacturing process?

Inductive sensors Signup and view all the answers

In the context of machine design, what is the primary function of limit switches (also known as detectors electromecànics or finals de carrera)?

To determine the presence, passing, positioning, and end of travel of an object by being operated by the motion of a machine part or the presence of an object. Signup and view all the answers

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