Machine flexibility: When it is necessary to produce a series of different products, it is difficult for the machine to process different parts with the diversity of products.
Process flexibility: process flexibility includes two aspects: one is the ability of the production system to adapt to the changes of products or raw materials under the condition that the process flow is unchanged; Second, it is difficult to change the corresponding process within the manufacturing system to adapt to the changes of products or raw materials.
Product flexibility: the ability of a production system to produce new products very economically according to market demand.
Flexibility of production system maintenance: it can query and handle faults in various ways to ensure normal production.
Flexibility of production capacity: When the production capacity changes, the system can also adjust its production capacity economically. This is especially important for manufacturing systems that organize production according to orders.
Flexibility of expansion: When production needs it, it can easily expand the system structure and add modules to form a larger system.
Operational flexibility: the ability to use different machines, materials and technological processes to produce system products, and the ability to convert the same product to different processes.
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