DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING B.I.T. MESRA: RANCHI B.E.

VIII SEMESTER PE 8052: AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING Tutorial Sheet IV MODULE IV FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: OBJECTIVE, BENEFITS STRUCTURE
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OPERATION, DESIGN ASPECT

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FMS,CIM & MANUFACTURING CELL.

1. (a) What is an FMS? What makes it flexible? (b) What are the objectives of FMS? 2. (a) Describe the factors which influence FMS. (b) Define FMS and describe under what circumstances it can be applied in manufacturing.

3. (a) Identify some of the advantages of a typical FMS.

(b) Explain different types of flexibility in manufacturing.

4. What are the benefits offered by FMS to manufacturing industry? Explain.

5. Explain some of the design requirements of FMS. Give a systematic procedure for planning and implementation of an effective FMS. 6. Explain some of the design requirements of CIM. Give a systematic procedure for planning and implementation of an CIM. 7. Explain the structure and operation of an FMS with the help of neat sketch. 8. What are the major components that go into making up the FMS? Discuss in brief, the function of each component.

9. Explain concept of manufacturing cell?

Home Assignments 1. What are the functions of computer control system/system controller in an FMS? Explain.

2. (a) Explain operational issues of an FMS.

(b) Explain static and dynamic aspects of an FMS. REFERENCES: 1. TECHNOLOGY
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CAD/CAM
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: SURENDER KUMAR : SURENDER KUMAR

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A.K. JHA

2. INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS

CIM CIM

3. AUTOMATION, PRODUCTION SYSTEM,

: M.P. GROOVER