Introduction :

◎ Layout identically involves the allocation of space and the arrangement of

equipment in such a manner that overall operating costs are minimized.

◎ Layout problems are fundamental to every type of organization/enterprise and are

experienced in all kinds of concerns/undertakings. The adequacy of layout affects
the efficiency of subsequent operations
 What is plant layout?
◎ Plant layout is the most effective physical arrangement, either existing or in plans of
industrial facilities i.e. arrangement of machines, processing equipment and service
departments to achieve greatest co-ordination and efficiency of 4 M’s (Men,
Materials, Machines and Methods) in a plant.

◎ Plant layout refers to the arrangement of machinery, equipment and other

industrial facilities for achieving quickest and smooth production.
 Factors affecting plant layout
(1) Managerial policies

(2) Plant location

(3) Nature of the product

(4) Volume of production

(5) Types of industry

(6) Nature of manufacturing process and

(7) Repairs and maintenance of equipment and machines.

 TYPES OF PLANT LAYOUT
1. Fixed-position layout

2. Product/flow shop layout

3. Cellular layout

4. Functional / Job shop layout

5. Continuous Process
 Principles of Plant Layout
1. Principle of Minimum Movement

2. Principle of Overall Integration

3. Principle of Smooth Flow

4. Principle of Space Utilization

5. Principle of Safety

6. Principle of Satisfaction

7. Principle of Flexibility
 Industry
We had visited “Optech Medical System” factory who manufactures the medical
equipment like; MFG Chair Unit, MIT E-Chart, Vision Drum O.T. Table. After visiting
the company we got to know that they use cellular Layout.
The process followed by “Optech Medical System” to manufacture the medical equipment
is

a) Raw material
b) Cutting
c) Finishing (size)
d) Lath turning, drilling, taping, welding
e) Zincplatting, powder coating, painting
f) Assembly
g) Checking
h) Packing
i) Finish product
Raw-Material:- M.S (mild steel), S.S (Stainless steel), Aluminum, wood, lather (for
seat).

Cutting:- The raw material of M.S, S.S goes into cutting.

Finishing:- After cutting, M.S, S.S goes into finishing. Aluminum also goes for
finishing.

Lath turning, drilling, tapping, welding:- After finishing, M.S goes into lath turning than
further is goes for the drilling, tapping & welding. S.S goes for bending. Aluminum also
goes for the drilling and tapping.
Zinc platting, powder coating, painting:- After above process, M.S goes for zinc
processing. And powder coating. S.S goes for buffing. Aluminum also goes for
powder coating.

Assembly :- After all this process it goes for assembling.

Checking :- After assembling the product are checked.

Packing :- After checking the product they put label of the company and then pack
it off.

 Finish product:- After doing all the process it goes for Import/Export
 Advantages
 Removal of Obstacles in Production 

 Economies in Material handling

 Manufacturing time

 Work in Progress

 Proper Use of floor Space

 Conclusion
As we saw in the plant layout, the choice of which type of facility layout to adopt
can have a significant impact on the long-term success of a firm. This decision.
therefore, should not be made lightly but only after an in-depth analysis of the
operational requirements has been completed.
Thank You