This set of Flexible Manufacturing System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Carousel Technology”.
1. Which type of storage system consists of a series of bins or baskets attached to a chain driven conveyor?
a) Carousal Storage System
b) Modular Storage System
c) Bulk Storage
d) Work in Process Storage
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Explanation: The storage system which consists of a series of bins or baskets attached to a chain driven conveyor is known as carousal storage system. The chain driven conveyor is used to deliver the baskets to load or unload station.
2. Carousal Storage system uses parabolic loop system to deliver the baskets.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Carousal Storage system uses an oval loop system. The conveyor will be revolving over this oval track system to deliver the baskets.
3. How are carousel systems classified?
a) Horizontal and vertical
b) Parallel and Perpendicular
c) Angular and Elliptical
d) Bipolar and Polar
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Explanation: Carousel systems are classified as horizontal and vertical carousal storage systems. It is based on the orientation of the carousal storage systems with respect to the ground base.
4. Which mechanisms are used to automate the carousal storage system?
a) Dynamic Mechanism
b) Storage Mechanism
c) Transfer Mechanism
d) Loop Mechanism
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Explanation: The mechanisms which are used to automate the carousal storage system are known as transfer mechanisms. They are placed at the load or unload station to transfer the load in and from the system.
5. What is the typical configuration of horizontal carousal storage system?
a) 3 m top 30 m
b) 0.3 m to 1 m
c) 0.03 m to 0.3 m
d) 0.0003 to 0.03 m
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Explanation: The typical configuration of horizontal carousal storage system is 3 m to 30 m. It is the typical standard generally followed to carry out the manufacturing operation of carousal storage system.
6. Which of the following consists of a welded steel structure that supports the oval rail system?
a) Guided Wire Carousal System
b) Pallet Carousal System
c) Grinded Carousal System
d) Horizontal Carousal System
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Explanation: Horizontal Carousal System consists of a welded steel structure that supports the oval rail system. Welded steel structure is used to increase the strength of the structure.
7. How is the overhead carousal storage system referred as?
a) Top Driven Unit
b) Bottom Driven Unit
c) Angular Driven Unit
d) Wheeled Driven Unit
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Explanation: The overhead carousal storage systems are usually referred to as top driven unit. It is mounted over the top floor and requires high strength load supporting equipments.
8. How is the floor mounted system referred as?
a) Top Driven Unit
b) Bearing Driven Unit
c) Bottom Driven Unit
d) Elevator Driven Unit
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Explanation: The floor mounted systems are usually referred to as bottom driven unit. The entire storage system will be mounted on the floor and can be moved using a wheeling system.
9. Which system drives an overhead trolley system?
a) Throttle System
b) Motorized Pulley System
c) Lead Screw System
d) Quick Return System
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Explanation: Motorized Pulley System drives an overhead trolley system. It is located at the top of the framework. It can be automated by making use of sensor and actuator systems inbuilt with the existing system.
10. Where is the pulley system located in the bottom driven unit?
a) Above the Machine Ceiling
b) Below Ground
c) At the Top
d) At the Base
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Explanation: The pulley system is located at the base in the bottom driven unit. It can be moved using the wheeling system and be moved within the system layout.
11. Which of the following is suspended from the trolleys?
a) Motor
b) Bin
c) Wheel
d) Pulley
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Explanation: Bins are suspended from the trolleys. Motor, Wheel and Pulley cannot be suspended from the trolleys.
12. Carousels at the upper end have lesser storage density.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Carousels at the upper end have higher storage density. The average access cycle time will also be greater in this type of carousels.
13. How much length is required to achieve proper balance in the carousels?
a) 100 to 200 m
b) 1 – 6 m
c) 0.1 – 0.16 m
d) 10 – 16 m
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Explanation: In order to achieve proper balance in the carousels, 10 – 16 m is required. These are available in the top end model carousels.
14. Which of the following is used to make standard bins?
a) Titanium
b) Mica
c) Rubber
d) Steel
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Explanation: Steel is used to make standard bins. This is used in order to improve operator visibility. Steels have higher stiffness.
15. What will be the typical size of standard bins?
a) 0.005 – 0.007 cm
b) 5000 – 7000 cm
c) 0.5 – 5 cm
d) 50 – 75 cm
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Explanation: The typical bin widths range between 50 – 75 cm. 0.005 – 0.007 cm, 5000 – 7000 cm and 0.5 – 5 cm size ranges will not be typically followed while making bins for carousels.
16. Which type of carousels operates around a vertical conveyor loop?
a) Poly Carousels
b) Mixed Carousels
c) Horizontal Carousels
d) Vertical Carousels
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Explanation: The type of carousels operates around a vertical conveyor loop is known as Vertical Carousels. They occupy less floor space than horizontal carousal and is highly effective than other carousal storage systems.
17. Which control permits greater variety of control features in carousal systems?
a) Pedals Control
b) Hand Control
c) Loop Control
d) Keyboard Control
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Explanation: Keyboard control permits greater variety of control features in carousal systems. Pedals Control, Hand Control and Loop Control do not provide greater control features than keyboard control in carousal systems.
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