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WorksheetsDT Unit 1.4 New and Emerging Technologies
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
_______ Controls is often used in production lines, communications networks and guidance systems
Automation
Adaptive
Adrenaline
Aspergers
"Robots and automated systems often replace manual jobs, and can therefore save labour costs."
Disadvantage of Automation
Advantage of Automation
Software is used to create precision 2D or 3D drawings, models or technical illustrations. It is commonly used by designers, architects, engineers and artists.
CAD
CAM
CAR
CAS
NOT an advantage of CAD
Designs can be created, saved and edited easily, saving time
Designs can be worked on by remote teams simultaneously
Designs can be worked on by remote teams simultaneously
Compatibility issues with software
NOT a disadvantage of CAD
CAD software is complex to learn
Software can be very expensive
Designs can be rendered to look photo-realistic to gather public opinion in a range of finishes
Security issues - Risk of data being corrupted or hacked
Automated machinery is controlled by software to manufacture physical parts. It uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and files to generate 3D tool paths for the machinery to follow
CAD
CAM
A type of CAM: Milling machines work in three dimensions to produce intricately and accurately machined objects such as this jet engine turbine wheel
Digital designs are converted into a series of
x, y, z coordinates for the machine to follow
CND
CMD
CNC
CAD
Flexible _____ _____ ,
Involves assembly of automated machines commonly used on short-run batch production lines where the products frequently change. They can be easily:
•recalibrated
•reprogrammed
•retooled
FMS
FSM
FFS
FFF
Items are created as they are demanded.
No surplus stock of raw material, component or finished parts are kept
Just in Time
Just at the time
Joined in Time
Joined at the time
NOT an advantage of JIT
Stock does not become obsolete, damaged or deteriorated
Ordered secured before outlay on parts is required
Stock is not available immediately off-the-shelf
No warehousing costs
