Topic 4- Manufacturing system layout techniques Flashcards
1
Q
What is plant layout?
A
Organisation of the physical arrangement of facilities so process can be efficient
2
Q
What factors influence layout planning?
A
- Production quantity
- production variety
- production rate
- production process
- operation types
- equipment
- special tooling
- labour skill level
- product characteristics
3
Q
In a process layout what are machines grouped by?
A
Type, parts travel between machines
4
Q
What is the aim of process layout techniques?
A
Reduce the total distance travelled by parts on the shop floor
5
Q
what does a product layout consist of?
A
A series of workstations, a series of operations happen here
6
Q
What is product layout cycle time?
A
The length of time a part spends at each workstation
