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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name and explain the Boolean functions | Union (join/add) - to combine bodies. Subtract (cut) - to create cavity or opening. Intersect - to keep only overlapping volume. |
| There are four key tool exchange policies. Name them. | Full kit exchange. Differential kit exchange. Consolidated kit exchange. Residential kit exchange |
| Explain the concept behind Residential Kit Exchange | Kit is held permanently in the machine. Tools required must be less than or equal to the tool magazine capacity. |
| Under what circumstances might a fixture dominated setup be used in a Flexible Manufacturing System? | If fixture set-up is particularly time consuming, or if the fixture itself is expensive. |
| Explain SML | Single Machine Loading - when a job or part is assigned so that all (or as many as possible) of its operations are completed on one machine. |
| Explain MML | When a jobs operations are distributed across multiple machines. |
| Explain CML | Stage 1, jobs are pre allocated using SML. Stage 2, remaining jobs are split to minimise idle time. |
| Identify 4 major output performance measures that a good scheduling strategy should provide. | On time production (high delivery performance), minimal idle time (high resource utilisation), minimum throughput time (from product release to completion), low work in progress (low inventory while maintaining output). |
| Name two major tool wear mechanism modes in machining | Abrasive wear, adhesive wear. |
| List the 5 main cutting tool materials in machining process | HSS, cemented carbide, ceramics, diamond, CBN |
| List the advantages of a modern turning centre machine over traditional 2 axis machines. | Multi axis turning centres (3,4,5 or twin spindle), increased versatility, reduced setup times, higher precision, greater automation, improved automation, improved accuracy (no stack up of efforts due to re-clamping), complex geometries poss, live tooling |
| What are the three main modelling functions in CAD in solid modelling? | Primitive creation (solid generation), swept feature creation (extruding, revolving, sweeping or lofting a 2D profile to form a 3D shape), Boolean operations (solid editing - add, cut and intersect). |
| Describe the 4 main manufacturing layouts | Fixed position (project layout), cellular (group technology), process layout (functional, job shop), product layout (line/flow/transfer line). |
| Explain the Product Layout | Equipment is arranged in the sequence of operations for a specific product. Work flows from station to station. |
| Explain the Process layout. | Process layout (functional/job shop). Machines are grouped together by type (I.e. lathes together, mills together). Parts route around the factory depending on what operations they require. |
| Explain the Fixed layout. | Fixed (project) layout. The product stays in one place and the tools, equipment and layout move to it. |
| Explain the Cellular layout |