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What is the main difference between Automated Production Lines and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)?

FMS are fixed automation systems, while automated production lines are more flexible in their operations.

Automated production lines provide part-variety flexibility, while FMS focus on part-mix flexibility.

Automated production lines focus on producing parts in high volumes, while FMS focuses on mid-volume and mid-variety range. (correct)

Automated production lines are more adaptable to changes in operating requirements compared to FMS.

Which characteristic of flexible automation allows for making design changes in current parts and introducing new part designs?

Routing Flexibility

Part-Variety Flexibility (correct)

Volume Flexibility

Part-Mix Flexibility

What is the fundamental concept that underlies flexible manufacturing, including in cellular manufacturing?

Part-variety flexibility based on mixed-model production. (correct)

Volume flexibility to adjust production quantities.

Routing flexibility to provide alternative processing routes.

Part-mix flexibility for changing proportions of part styles produced.

What is the purpose of part-mix fractions in a production system?

Determining relative proportions of different parts or products made Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of manufacturing flexibility involves changing the proportions of different part or product styles produced?

Part-mix flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which factor makes increasing output difficult in a system that is already operating at 100% capacity?

Fixed cost of equipment per unit of output Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) from automated production lines in terms of adaptability?

FMS are more capable of adapting to changes in operating requirements compared to automated production lines. Signup and view all the answers

What does routing flexibility refer to in manufacturing?

A part having more than one possible sequence of stations for processing Signup and view all the answers

In what way does part-variety flexibility differ from volume flexibility in manufacturing?

Part-variety flexibility focuses on processing parts in a mixed-model mode, not batches, while volume flexibility adjusts total production quantities. Signup and view all the answers

In a robotic work cell, what does part-variety flexibility refer to?

Processing different part configurations in a mix rather than in batches Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element that defines part families in manufacturing processes?

Parts within a family have similar features allowing them to be processed on the same machines. Signup and view all the answers

How does the number of workstations of a given type affect routing flexibility?

Increases routing flexibility Signup and view all the answers