principle of manufacturing automation Flashcards
The articulated robot has a shoulder axis that goes in the __________ directions.
up and down
What runs a computer’s operating system?
software
Two key reasons that CNC machines are preferred over manually operated machines are:
Better quality parts, lower production costs
is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are overlaid by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics, or GPS data.
augmented reality
__________ instructions can be delivered step-by-step, in real-time and in context.
Augmented reality
Originally, the field of mechatronics was intended to be a combination of
Mechanics and electronics
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) refers specifically to a computer that controls what aspect of the machine?
Motion
VFDs have become so inexpensive that they are replacing __________ for many constant-speed applications.
Magnetic motor starters
Which of the following is true of a PLC?
Makes decisions based on a custom program
- Continuously monitors the state of input devices
- Controls the state of output devices
- All of the above Correct Answer
Which of the following would NOT be a typical job for a robot?
quality control
A(n) __________ communication system uses IoT to monitor smart sensors and output devices to determine when they are about to fail
Cyber-Physical
Hard-wired relay circuits were replaced by what devices?
PLCs
Which of the following is a general-purpose industrial computer that has been designed to wire directly to input and output devices.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC
Automation enables a process or machine to perform tasks without
Human intervention
An example of a(n) __________ is 3D printing.
Additive manufacturing process
