Flexible Manufacturing System Handbook. Volume II. Description of the Technology
Abstract
This section describes the major elements of an FMS. It begins with a discussion of the principal physical characteristics of a system, including the central elements, the machining stations, the load/unload stations, control station, and cleaning stations. The material handling systems are next considered, followed by a detailed description of the control system. The multitude software functions are then explored in depth. Finally, the remaining significant elements of an FMS are addressed. These include fixtures and pallets, tooling, chip handling, deburring, inspection, and requirements for line personnel. To establish a frame of reference, a description of the operation of an entire system is presented in the following subsection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA127928
Entities
Organizations
- Charles Stark Draper Laboratory