4.2.2 - Programmable or Flexible Automation
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What is the primary benefit of programmable automation?
💡 Hint: Think about flexibility.
Name one example of programmable automation.
💡 Hint: What type of machine can cut materials based on a program?
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What is programmable automation primarily characterized by?
💡 Hint: Focus on the flexibility aspect of automation.
True or False: Programmable automation is best suited for mass production of a single product.
💡 Hint: Think about product variations.
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Write a step-by-step plan for implementing a programmable automation system in a small factory that produces different types of electronic gadgets.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety in products and how to address each type.
Discuss the potential impact of programmable automation on employment in manufacturing. Provide both positive and negative aspects.
💡 Hint: Think about both sides of automation's influence on work.
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