Flexible Manufacturing System

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HISTORY ……………………………………………..1 1.1
introduction …………………………………………………2 1.2
classification of FMS …………………………………….3 1.3
different types of FMS………………………………….4 1.4.
what makes it flexible …………………………………… 1.5
5
basic components of FMS……………………………..6 1.6
application of FMS 1.7
………………………………………..7
advantages of FMS ………………………………………8 1.8
disadvantages of FMS ………………………………….9 1.9
conclusion ………………………………………………10 1.10
1.11
references………………………………………………….11
History

The FMS was first conceptualized for machining, •

and it
.required the prior development of NC
This concept is credited to David Williamson, a •
.British engineer during mid-1960s
In late 1960s the first FMS machining system was •
.installed at Ingersoll-Rand
. Germany implemented its first FMS in 1969, in •
Russia and Japan implemented FMS in 1972. •
INTRODUCTION

??? What is FMS

A flexible manufacturing system is a •
automated machine cell, consisting of
,a group of processing workstations
interconnected with automated
material handling and storage
.system
The FMS is most suited for the •
mid-variety, mid-volume
production range
Classification of FMS

Flexible manufacturing systems can be •

distinguished
according to the number of machines in the
system. The
:following are typical categories

Single machine cell

Flexible manufacturing cell
Flexible manufacturing system

Different Types of FMS

Sequential FMS .1
Random FMS .2
Dedicated FMS .3
Engineered FMS .4
Modular FMS .5

what makes it flexible

Three capabilities that a manufacturing system .1•

.must possess to be a flexible

The ability to identify and distinguish among the .2

Different part styles processed by the system
Quick changeover of operating instructions, and .3
Quick changeover of physical setup

Application of FMS

Metal-cutting machining •
Metal forming •
Assembly •
Joining-welding (arc , spot), gluing •
Surface treatment •
Inspection •
Testing •

Advantages of FMS
Improve efficiency •
Reduce time for product completion •
Utilize human workers better •
Improve product routing •
Produce a diff of Items under one roof •
Improve product quality •
Produce more product more quickly •

Disadvantages of FMS

.Expensive•
Substantial pre-planning activity•

Conclusion
FMS is a revolution in the field of Manufacturing .1
Technology
FMS can be designed to meet the specific .2
demand of each company
FMS is used for multitask operation .3
FMS requires substantial investment of time .4
and
resource

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