What is the difference between flexible automation and programmable automation?
Programmable automation is less flexible than flexible
automation when it comes to producing variety product. Programmable
automation need to reprogram when new kind of product need to be
produce, while flexible automation don't. The system with
programmable automation must undergo physical setup, such as tools
must be loaded, machine setting need to be entered and feature must
be attached to the machine table. While system under flexible
automation can product multiple kind of product at the same time
without physical setup.