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1
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benefits of automation(robots+machinery)

A

replace manual jobs which save labour costs

cheaper

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2
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benefit of self driving vehicles

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safer for lives of elderly or impaired

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3
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what does CAD mean

A

computer aided design

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4
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what does CAM mean

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computer aided manufacture

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5
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advantages of CAD

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more accurate

cant be destroyed easily- if drawn, pen or pencil could rub off

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disadvantages of CAD

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more complex/difficult to use

expensive to buy equipment

security issues-risk of data being hacked

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7
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inclusive design

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fits needs for everyone

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8
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focus groups

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showing a small group (up to 20 people) to seek advice/feedback

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9
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what is computer numerical control (CNC) milling

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machines work with numbers and dimensions

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10
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what is flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

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can be easily recalibrated, reprogrammed+ retooled

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11
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lean manufacture

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manufacture whilst reducing waste

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12
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scales of production

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one off
batch
mass
continuous/flow

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13
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what is one off

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only one unit is made

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14
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what is batch production

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a method whereby a group of identical products are produced simultaneously (rather than one at a time)

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15
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what is mass production

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made in large volumes in factories with a high level of automation

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16
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what is continuous/flow production

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products move along a production line continuously 24/7

17
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example of a JIG

A

pastry cutters

18
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what set up and unit costs does mass production have

A

high set up costs and low unit costs

19
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example of mass produced product

A

furniture

20
Q

example of continuous production

A

toilet paper, pencils

21
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set up costs

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the more automation in a production line, the higher the set up costs will be

22
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where is a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) used

A

equipment factories, automobile factories, construction industries

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