Flexible Automation Advantages Quiz

Mechanization saves the use of human muscles, whereas automation saves the use of human judgement.

Automation affects many industries at the same time, whereas mechanization affects one or two industries at the same time.

Fixed automation refers to the use of special-purpose machines to perform a specific task only.

<p>The advantages of fixed automation are high production rates, lower manufacturing cost per unit, and uniform quality output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any changes in the product design or process means changing the fixed automation system, which is quite difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No time is lost while changes are made, easier to adapt changes of products, faster than programmable automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher cost of equipment/machinery, higher manufacturing cost per unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where man and machine collaborate to achieve a goal with less investment and cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved consistency of product, reduced direct human labor costs, reduced manufacturing lead time, provides higher level jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher cost of equipment/machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexible Automation is faster than programmable automation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced manufacturing lead time and ability to respond quickly to consumer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No time is lost while changes are made</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the development, maintenance, and running of the automated processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manufacturing cost per unit is higher</p> Signup and view all the answers