The typical ________ is dedicated to the production of a family of parts or products through the use of four to six machines capable of performing various operations.

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Flexible machine cells are a common flexible manufacturing technology. A flexible machine cell is a grouping of various types of machinery, a common materials handler, and a centralized cell controller (computer). Each cell normally contains four to six machines capable of performing various operations. The typical cell is dedicated to the production of a family of parts or products. The settings on machines are computer controlled. This allows each cell to switch quickly between the production of different parts or products.

The Typical ________ Is Dedicated to the Production of a Family