M08 Final Exam with well answered questions

Which of the below items is most likely using Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: CNC-Powered Lathe What type of industry was numerical control designed for? Aerospace Material handling is a manufacturing function that typically is automated. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? True The purpose of automation has shifted from increasing productivity and reducing costs to __________. Increasing quality and flexibility The functional manufacturing disciplines in a company will vary depending on its physical size and/or number of employees. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? False Production equipment downtime is __________ the company. very costly to Which of the following is NOT a typical result of the integration of computers and automation in the manufacturing industry? Production decreases but has higher quality The origins of manufacturing can be traced back to the beginning of agriculture production, when humans no longer needed to be hunters and gatherers. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? True Industrial robots can move around in their environment. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? False Which critical success objective requires that the manufacturer adapt resources and processes to meet changing demands? Flexibility What historic event / period marked the beginning of the manufacturing boom in the mid-to-late 18th century (1700s)? The Industrial Revolution Cellular based manufacturing is where __________. manufacturing occurs in a single process flow with minimal waiting time The part of a lathe that clamps the workpiece in place is called a __________. chuck Z-axis negative movement decreases the distance between the tool and the spindle on a turning center. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? True On a horizontal machining center, the Y-axis corresponds to the __________. Spindle moving up and down The Cartesian coordinate system is __________. A mathematical grid that identifies points on a plane or in space On a vertical number line, negative numbers are below zero. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? True Sets of values used to determine the location of the tool tip relative to the programmed reference point are known as __________. Offsets A 2-axis vertical turning center moves its tool in two directions. Which best describes these movements? Z-axis controls the length along the part, x-axis controls the depth of cut A 4th axis on a turning center allows the machine to not only mill, drill, and tap parts, but also to machine complex shapes into the workpiece. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? True Which of the following axes on a 2-axis horizontal turning center is typically a left and right movement of the tool turret in relation to the workpiece? Z