flexible manufacturing system

1. Flexible Manufacturing System
By
•Aravindha Krishna .B
•Chandru .S
From V.Ramakrishna Polytechnic College
3rd
Year , Mechanical Department

2. Introduction - FMS
• Flexible Manufacturing system is a highly
automated GT machine cell consisting a group of
machine tools interconnected by automated
material handling and storage system and
controlled by a central computer.
• It is capable of processing a variety of parts
simultaneously at the various machine tolls. In
FMS, the parts styles and quantities of production
can be easily adjusted according to the change in
demand.

3. Objectives Of FMS
1. To maximize the utilization of the resources in
the factory.
2. To minimize the process cycle time.
3. To produce a variety of part style simultaneously
at the various machine tools.
4. To provide the flexibility in producing small and
medium batch type parts.
5. To produce parts through alternative workstation
sequences in response to machine breakdown,
tool failure etc.

4. Types of FMS
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
FMS:
• Sequential FMS
• Random FMS
• Dedicated FMS
• Engineered FMS
• Modular FMS

5. Components Of FMS
1. Processing Station
2. Materials Handling and
Storage System
3. Computer Control
System
4. Human Labour

6. Working Of FMS

7. Types of workstation
Types of workstation used in FMS are:
• Machining centres
• Turning centres
• Head changers
• Head indexers
• Assembly workstations
• Inspection workstations
• Sheet metal processing stations
• Forging stations
• Welding machines

8. Functions of material handling and
storage system
1. Random movement of workparts between
workstation
2. Handle a variety of workparts configuration
3. Temporary storage
4. Convenient access for loading and unloading
of work parts
5. Compatible with computer control

9. Layout and configuration of FMS
The following are the FMS layout configurations:
1. Inline Layout
2. Loop Layout
3. Ladder Layout
4. Open Field Layout
5. Robot Centered Cell Layout

13. Computer control system of FMS
• Workstation control
• Distribution of control instruction to workstation
• Production control
• Traffic control
• Shuttle control
• Work piece monitoring
• Tool control
• System performance monitoring and reporting

14. Flexible Manufacturing Cell

15. Flexible Transfer Lines

16. Application of FMS:
•All types of machining operations
•Assembly works
•Sheet metal press working
•Forging
•Welding
•Plastic Injection moulding
•Inspection and Testing

17. FMS Benefits
1. Higher machine utilization
2. Reduce number of tools and machines required
3. Reduce work in progress inventory
4. Reduced manufacturing lead time
5. Reduced cycle time
6. Decreased direct and indirect labour cost
7. Reduced space requirements
8. Improved product quality

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