Combat Ration Advanced Manufacturing Technology Demonstration (CRAMTD): Implementation of Sensors and Quality Control Strategies in the Integrated Manufacturing System.
Abstract
To realize the advantages of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), faster and more effective inspection and control systems are required than can be provided manually. Inspection and control systems that use sensors, detectors and data entry stations to monitor conditions and detect variations in material flow. process parameters and product quality need to be considered as well as controllers that are capable of determining real time corrective action. In this project the configuration of the CRAMTD Demo plant and the architecture of information flow was laid out and a strategy was developed that could accommodate present and future management information needs. The MRE production line was selected to demonstrate the use of these advanced control strategies and seven areas of quality control were addressed. While a strategy was developed to support Level 2 and Level 3 CIM the implementation of sensors and quality control strategies was completed at Level 2 CIM. It is recommended that a follow-on project complete Level 3 CIM according to the SP-88 model
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA321378
Entities
People
- Donald W. Schaffner
- Elsayed A. Elsayed
- Henderikus Bruins
- J. T. Luxhoj
- Susan Albin
Organizations
- Rutgers University Department of Food Science