Lab Layout

1. Experiment # 01
Lab Layout:
Aim of layout:
1. Effective use of men, machines and materials.
2. Minimize of the materials handling cost.
3. Better supervision and control.
4. Waste control easily.
Definition of layout:
Master or blue print of a printed or published work that lays out the arrangements of its
different elements it establishes the overall appearance, relative importance, and relationships
between the graphic elements to achieve a smooth flow of information.
Types of layout:
 Product layout.
 Process layout.
 Fixed layout.
 Combination layout.
Product layout:
If all the process, equipment and machines are arranged according to the sequence of
operation of the layout is called product layout. In this layout of only type of the produce in a
operation area.
Process layout:
In this layout machines men and equipment are not arrange order to the sequence but arrange
ordering to the type or nature of the operation. This layout is commonly suitable for non-
repetitive jobs.

2. Fixed layout:
In this type of layout major component remain at a fixed notation but the other material,
tools, machines, men power and other supporting equipment are bring to this fixed notation.
Combination layout:
When two or more types of layout are combination is called combination layout. e.g
combination of product layout and process layout.