Lesson 4.2 - Types of CIM Systems Quiz

Lesson 4.2 – Quiz

Types of CIM Systems

I. Short Answer

1. Explain the difference between the three CIM cells and specify what type of manufacturing process they would be used for.

2. Explain the relationship between the CNC mill and the robot, and list the components of FMS.

3. Give an example of and explain why it’s a specialty system.

II. Multiple Choice

4. An item which is modeled or based on an original design. A. finished product B. prototype C. mold D. FMS

5. The acronym FMS refers to: A. Flexible Machining System B. Fast Manufacturing System C. Flexible Manufacturing System D. Flexible Manufacturing State

6. The area in which a robotic manufacturing process does not take place is called: A. workcell

Use the choices below to answer questions 4-6 A. stand alone CNC B. CIM/FMS C. transfer line D. a and c E. all of the above

7. Which CIM system would best accomplish the listed task: Answer = Long run (millions of part) Same output

8. Which CIM system would best accomplish the listed task: Answer = Short runs (5 parts) Highly Flexible

9. Which CIM system would best accomplish the listed task: Answer = Medium Volume Medium Flexibility

10.The movement/path of the product: A. path flow B. trail C. process flow D. directive flow

11.A transfer line is sometime referred to as: A. Detroit Automation B. Ford Automation C. New York Assembly D. Mascar T-Line

12.The acronym CIM stands for: A. Computer Integrated Machine B. Class In-Line Machining C. Computer Integrated Manufacturing D. Computer Integrated Movement

13.The Mascar Auto Manufacturing Assembly Company wants to start a Hot Rod assembly system that will make only one model of a car over a five year period. A Stand-alone manufacturing workcell would be the best CIM setup. Project Lead The Way® Copyright 2006 CIM – Unit 4 – Lesson 4.2 – Types of CIM Systems Quiz – Page 2 A. true B. false