Question: Explain the difference between indexing machines and free transfer machines. Q 5(b) [5 Marks] What are the factors one should consider when choosing an

Explain the difference between indexing machines and free transfer machines. Q 5(b) [5 Marks] What are the 

Explain the difference between indexing machines and free transfer machines. Q 5(b) [5 Marks] What are the factors one should consider when choosing an indexing machine? Q 5(c) [4 Marks] Explain the terms operator pacing and machine pacing in automated assembly. Q 5(d) [6 Marks] Derive an expression for proportion of downtime on an indexing machine in terms of the cycle time t, the repair time T, the number of workstations n, the average percentage defective parts x and the ratio m of defective parts that cause machine stoppage. Q5(e) What is the average production rate for the system described in Q5d? [6 Marks]

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