Lecture 11 Flashcards
What is Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)?
CIM is the computerized integration of all aspects of manufacturing, including product design, process planning, manufacturing control, and management of the manufacturing organization.
What are the benefits of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)?
Benefits include total control of manufacturing operations, efficient use of materials and resources, improved product quality, reduced inventories, and responsiveness to market changes.
What are the four general functions in manufacturing?
Product design, manufacturing planning, manufacturing control, and business functions.
What is Computer-Aided Design (CAD)?
CAD is the use of computer software for designing and modifying engineering parts and devices through 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
What is Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)?
CAM involves using computer software to develop and simulate manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining.
What is Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)?
CAE is the use of computer software to perform engineering analysis, such as finite element analysis, fluid dynamics, and kinematic analysis.
What is Group Technology (GT) in manufacturing?
GT is an approach that groups similar parts based on design and manufacturing similarities to streamline production.
What is a part family in Group Technology (GT)?
A part family is a group of parts that share similarities in geometric shapes or manufacturing processes, allowing them to be grouped for efficient production.
What is the composite part concept in GT?
The composite part concept is a hypothetical part that includes all design and manufacturing attributes of a part family, used to design machine cells in GT.
What are the key components of a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)?
The key components are hardware (workstations, material handling, control computer), software, and human labor for loading, maintenance, and supervision.
What are the types of flexibility in an FMS?
Machine, product, process, routing, volume, operation, production, and expansion flexibility.
What are the benefits of Group Technology (GT)?
Benefits include standardization, reduced material handling, simplified process planning, reduced lead times, higher worker satisfaction, and improved quality.
What is the role of material handling in manufacturing?
Material handling involves moving, storing, and controlling parts and raw materials within a factory to enhance quality, reduce time, and improve productivity.
What is Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP)?
CAPP uses computers to automate manufacturing process planning, producing a detailed plan for efficiently manufacturing a part.
What are the types of discrete manufacturing systems based on product volume and variety?
Job shop (low volume, high variety), batch production (medium volume and variety), and mass production (high volume, low variety).
