The use of Computer systems 3.1.6.2 Flashcards
What is Integrated circuit and RFID tags
Improve retails security
What is Modular/Cell production?
(Using Industrial Manufacturing systems)
- Manufacturing cells combine CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a group, the cell is programmed to carry out a sequence of operations to make parts such as car engine components.
- Automatic guided vehicles transport materials to and from buffer zones
- Robots with directions of movement load and unload machines
What is Just in time (JIT) Manufacturing / Lean production?
(Using Industrial Manufacturing systems)
- Manufacturing products as needed in response to an order.
- Used by Toyota
by having stockpiling - it meant wasting materials, waste of storage.
What strategies does JIT implement
- Kiazen - feedback meetings
- increased manager and co-worker co-operation
- careful selection of suppliers
- Muda - reduction of waste and stock
What are the disadvantages of JIT?
Risky process
dependent on supplies and transportation
What is Flexible Manufacturing systems(FMS)?
(Using Industrial Manufacturing systems)
Production mainly using CNC robot based cells to carry out one off and batch productions to suit demand.
What are the two types of Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)?
Modular /cell production
Single Minute exchange die (SMED)
What is Single Minute Exchange Dies (SMED)?
(Using Industrial Manufacturing Systems)
- Changing Dies/ moulds in machines to target under 10mins
- involved quick-release locking devices
What is computer-integrated manufacturing?
(computer controlled systems in manufacture)
Describes how computers are used to oversee all the stages of bringing a product to the market.
- uses CAD
- prototyping
QC
What is a bough-in component?
Parts that are sourced from external suppliers.
What is a subassembly?
Separate manufactured element.
e.g in bicycle sub assembly, braking system , chain
