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What is the primary purpose of automation in machine design according to the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is a key advantage of automated machines working 24/7 without fatigue?
How do sensors contribute to the automation of tasks performed by machines?
How do sensors contribute to the automation of tasks performed by machines?
What is the primary purpose of sensor technology in machine design?
What is the primary purpose of sensor technology in machine design?
Which type of sensor is best suited for operating in a harsh environment?
Which type of sensor is best suited for operating in a harsh environment?
What is the key difference between inductive and capacitive sensors?
What is the key difference between inductive and capacitive sensors?
Which type of sensor is commonly used in industrial manufacturing?
Which type of sensor is commonly used in industrial manufacturing?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of rotary encoders in machine design?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of rotary encoders in machine design?
In the context of sensor technology in machine design, what is the primary reason for choosing robust sensors in harsh environments?
In the context of sensor technology in machine design, what is the primary reason for choosing robust sensors in harsh environments?
Which of the following statements best describes the principle of operation for capacitive sensors?
Which of the following statements best describes the principle of operation for capacitive sensors?
Which type of sensor would be most suitable for detecting the positioning of a metal component in a high-precision manufacturing process?
Which type of sensor would be most suitable for detecting the positioning of a metal component in a high-precision manufacturing process?
In the context of machine design, what is the primary function of limit switches (also known as detectors electromecà nics or finals de carrera)?
In the context of machine design, what is the primary function of limit switches (also known as detectors electromecà nics or finals de carrera)?
