Precision Flexible Machining Cells within a Manufacturing System.
Abstract
This report discusses the conceptual design of a manufacturing cell for a small-batch manufacturer. The cell produces precision parts with a minimum of machining equipment. The cell design emphasizes near-term technology and uses off the shelf items where possible. The proposed cell can run unattended for a moderate period of time (eg. over-night). The design philosophy is to treat the cell components and control programs as discrete modules in a hierarchy. The resulting cell is easily integrated into a larger system. It is also readily modified or expanded as more sophisticated equipment and techniques becomes available.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA134864
Entities
People
- M. R. Cutkosky
- P. S. Fussell
- R. Milligan Jr
Organizations
- Carnegie Mellon University