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    The document discusses five basic types of flexible manufacturing system (FMS) layouts: in-line, loop, ladder, open field, and robot-centered cell. It also describes the functions of FMS computers including workstation control, production control, traffic control, and tool control. Key benefits of FMS include increased machine utilization, fewer required machines, reduced floor space, lower lead times, and higher productivity. FMS planning involves considering the part family, required processing, part characteristics, production volumes, workstations, and tooling.

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    The document discusses five basic types of flexible manufacturing system (FMS) layouts: in-line, loop, ladder, open field, and robot-centered cell. It also describes the functions of FMS computers including workstation control, production control, traffic control, and tool control. Key benefits of FMS include increased machine utilization, fewer required machines, reduced floor space, lower lead times, and higher productivity. FMS planning involves considering the part family, required processing, part characteristics, production volumes, workstations, and tooling.

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    The document discusses five basic types of flexible manufacturing system (FMS) layouts: in-line, loop, ladder, open field, and robot-centered cell. It also describes the functions of FMS computers including workstation control, production control, traffic control, and tool control. Key benefits of FMS include increased machine utilization, fewer required machines, reduced floor space, lower lead times, and higher productivity. FMS planning involves considering the part family, required processing, part characteristics, production volumes, workstations, and tooling.

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    The document discusses five basic types of flexible manufacturing system (FMS) layouts: in-line, loop, ladder, open field, and robot-centered cell. It also describes the functions of FMS computers including workstation control, production control, traffic control, and tool control. Key benefits of FMS include increased machine utilization, fewer required machines, reduced floor space, lower lead times, and higher productivity. FMS planning involves considering the part family, required processing, part characteristics, production volumes, workstations, and tooling.

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    Types of Layout
    The layout of the FMS is established
    by the material handling system
    Five basic types of FMS layouts
    In-line
    Loop
    Ladder
    Open field
    Robot-centered cell

    Inline Layout

    Loop Layout

    One direction flow, but variations in processing


    sequence possible for different part types
    Secondary handling system at each
    workstation

    Rectangular Layout

    Rectangular
    layout
    allows
    recirculation of pallets back to the first
    station
    in
    the
    sequence
    after
    unloading at the final station

    FMS Ladder Layout


    Loop with rungs to allow greater
    variation in processing sequence

    FMS Open Field Layout

    FMS Computer Functions


    Workstation control
    Individual stations require controls, usually
    computerized

    Distribution of control instructions to


    workstations
    Central intelligence required to coordinate
    processing at individual stations

    Production control
    Product mix, machine scheduling, and other
    planning functions

    FMS Computer Functions


    Traffic control
    Management of the primary handling
    system to move parts between workstations

    Shuttle control
    Coordination of secondary handling system
    with primary handling system

    Workpiece monitoring
    Monitoring the status of each part in the
    system

    FMS Computer Functions


    Tool control
    Tool location
    Keeping track of each tool in the system
    Tool life monitoring
    Monitoring usage of each cutting tool and
    determining when to replace worn tools

    Performance monitoring and reporting


    Availability, utilization, production piece counts, etc.

    Diagnostics
    Diagnose malfunction causes and recommend
    repairs

    Duties Performed by Human


    Labor
    Loading and unloading parts from the
    system
    Changing and setting cutting tools
    Maintenance and repair of equipment
    NC part programming
    Programming and operating the
    computer system
    Overall management of the system

    FMS Applications
    Machining most common
    application of FMS technology
    Assembly
    Inspection
    Sheet metal processing (punching,
    shearing, bending, and forming)
    Forging

    FMS at Chance-Vought
    Aircraft

    FMS for Sheet Metal


    Fabrication

    FMS Benefits
    Increased machine utilization
    Reasons:

    24 hour operation likely to justify investment


    Automatic tool changing
    Automatic pallet changing at stations
    Queues of parts at stations to maximize utilization
    Dynamic scheduling of production to account for
    changes in demand

    Fewer machines required


    Reduction in factory floor space required

    FMS Benefits
    Greater responsiveness to change
    Reduced inventory requirements
    Different parts produced continuously rather
    than in batches

    Lower manufacturing lead times


    Reduced labor requirements
    Higher productivity
    Opportunity for unattended production
    Machines run overnight ("lights out operation")

    FMS Planning and Design


    Issues
    Part family considerations
    Defining the part family of families to be
    processed
    Based on part similarity
    Based on product commonality

    Processing requirements
    Determine types of processing equipment
    required

    Physical characteristics of workparts


    Size and weight determine size of processing
    equipment and material handling equipment

    FMS Planning and Design


    Issues
    Production volume
    Annual quantities determined number of
    machines required

    Types of workstations
    Variations in process routings
    Work-in-process and storage capacity
    Tooling
    Pallet fixtures

    FMS Operational Issues


    Scheduling and dispatching
    Launching parts into the system at
    appropriate times

    Machine loading
    Deciding what operations and
    associated tooling at each workstation

    Part routing
    Selecting routes to be followed by each
    part

    FMS Operational Issues


    Part grouping
    Which parts should be on the system at
    one time

    Tool management
    When to change tools

    Pallet and fixture allocation


    Limits on fixture types may limit part
    types that can be processed

    FMS Reports
    Availability uptime proportion of
    station
    Utilization utilization of station
    Production daily and weekly
    quantities of
    different parts
    produced
    Tooling aspects of tools, control, life
    status
    Status present condition of FMS,
    Trouble
    spots

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