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Fixed cost:
Fixed costs are those that are incurred in a predetermined amount, regardless of how many units of the product are manufactured.Purchasing the injection mold required for the new intake manifold is an example of a fixed cost.
(Kalpakjian S. , Schmid S.R. , Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, p.215)

Variable cost:
Variable costs are those incurred in direct proportion to the number of units produced.For example,the cost of raw materials is directly proportional to how many intake manifolds are produced,and therefore to how many 3,8-liter V6 engines are made.

(Kalpakjian S. , Schmid S.R. , Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, p.215)

Intelligent robot:
The intelligent robots capable of performing some of the functions and tasks carried out by humans.It is equipped with a variety of sensors with visual and tactile capabilities.Much like humans, the robot observes and evaluates the immediate environment and its proximity to other objects,especially machinery, by perceptionand pattern recognition.It then makes appropriate desicions for the next movement and proceeds accordingly.Because its operation is very complex, powerful computers are required to control this type of robot.

(Kalpakjian S. , Schmid S.R. , Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, p.1169)

Computer-aided process planning:
Process planning is concerned with selecting methods of production: tooling,fixtures,machinery,sequence of operations, and assembly.All of these diverse activities must be planned, which traditionally has been done by process planners.

(Kalpakjian S. , Schmid S.R. , Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, p.1204)