WorksheetsTransfer line-monitoring system (TLMS)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Objectives of use of Transfer line Includes
Reduce labor costs and work-in-process
Increase production rates
Maximize distances moved between operations
Achieve integration of operations
All the above
Which System Configuration is used in machining big work pieces
Segmented In-Line type
In-Line type
Rotary type
All the above
Which of the following is not an applications of automated production lines
Robotic spot welding
Sheet metal press working
Non Machining operation
Electroplating of metals
Buffer storage are used to temporarily store items that will soon be needed for production or orders
True
False
Can't say
Reasons for designing a production line in Segmented in-line arrangement
Reorientation of the work piece
Available floor space
return of work holding fixtures to the front of the line
All the above
Effects of starving and blocking are mitigated by
Storage buffers
Pacing
Segmentation
None of the above
Roller conveyor is an example of
Synchronous transport
Continuous transport
Asynchronous transport
Continuous and asynchronous transport
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is an example of
Continuous transport
Asynchronous transport
Synchronous transport
None of the above
The θ= angle of rotation of worktable during indexing (degrees of rotation) in Geneva mechanism is
θ=60 / ns
θ=360 / ns
θ=180 / ns
θ=240 / ns
A rotary work table is driven by a Geneva mechanism with five slots. The driver rotates at 48 rev/min. Determine (a)the cycle time, (b)available process time, and (c) indexing time each cycle.
1.25sec, 72º,0.375sec,0.875sec
1.50sec, 72º,0.875sec,0.375sec
1.25sec, 72º,0.875sec,0.375sec
1.50sec, 72º,0.875sec,0.575sec
Ratchets are used in many other mechanisms includes
clocks
jacks
spocket
hoists
Reasons for using storage buffers
To reduce effect of station breakdowns
To allow curing time or other required delay
To store parts between stages with different production rates
All the above
Which is not Common reasons for downtime on an Automated Production line
Tool failures at workstations
Scheduled tool charges
Sufficient space for completed parts
Stock outs of starting work parts
Geneva mechanisms usually have
four slots
five slots
six slots
eight slots
All the above
Where to Use Automated Production Lines
High product demand
Short product life
High product demand
Multiple operations required
All the above
