Chapter 6

Assembly Line (228): Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of assembly tasks. From: Facilities Layout

Automation (221): Machinery that has a sensing and control devices that enable it to operate automatically. From: Process Selection

Balance Delay (241): Percentage of idle time of a line. From: Designing Product Layouts: Line Balancing

Cellular Production (233): Layout in which workstations are grouped into a cell that can process items that have similar processing requirements. From: Facilities Layout

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (222): The use of computers in process control. From: Process Selection

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) (226): A system for linking a broad range of manufacturing activities through an integrating computer system. From: Process Selection

Cycle Time (238): The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of tasks on a unit. From: Designing Product Layouts: Line Balancing

Fixed-Position Layout (232): Layout in which the product or project remains stationary, and, workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed. From: Facilities Layout

Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) (226): A group of machines designed to handle intermittent processing requirements and produce a variety of similar products. From: Process Selection

Group Technology (234): The grouping into part families of items with similar design or manufacturing characteristics. From: Facilities Layout

Line Balancing (236): The process of assigning tasks to workstations in such a way that the workstations have approximately equal time requirements. From Designing Product Layouts: Line Balancing

Manufacturing Cell (224): A group of workstations dedicated to production of a limited number of similar parts. From: Process Selection

Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines (222): Machines that perform operations by following mathematical processing instructions. From: Process Selection

Precedence Diagram (239): A diagram that shows elemental tasks and their precedence requirements. From: Designing Product Layouts: Line Balancing

Process Layout (231): Layouts that can handle varied processing requirements. From: Facilities Layout

Product Layout (228): Layout that uses standardized processing operations to achieve smooth, rapid, high-volume flow. From: Facilities Layout

Production Line (228): Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of production tasks. From: Facilities Layout

Project (221): A non-repetitive set of activities directed toward a unique goal within a limited time frame. From: Process Selection

Robot (223): A machine consisting of a mechanical arm, a power supply, and a controller. From: Process Selection