This document discusses different layout configurations for flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). It describes five types of FMS layouts: progressive or line type, loop type, ladder type, open field type, and robot centered type. For each type, it provides a brief explanation of the layout and flow of parts. It also lists some factors that influence the selection of an FMS layout, such as availability of materials and labor, transportation infrastructure, and local business conditions.

1. LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS IN FMS

2. CONTENTS :
FMS operational issues
Different Layout configurations
1. Progressive or Line Type
2. Loop Type
3. Ladder Type
4. Open field type
5. Robot centered type
Factors influencing the FMS layout

3. FMS OPERATIONAL ISSUES
1. Scheduling (master production schedule) and dispatching (launching
of parts into the system)
2. Machine loading
3. Part routing
4. Part grouping
5. Tool management
6. Pallet and fixture allocation

4. TYPES OF FMS LAYOUTS
1. Progressive or Line Type Layout
• The machines and handling system are arranged in a line.
• It is most appropriate for a system in which the part progress from one
workstation to the next in a well defined sequence with no back flow.
• The operation of this type of system is very similar to transfer type.
• Work always flows in unidirectional path.

5. PROGRESSIVE OR LINE TYPE LAYOUT

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2. Loop Type Layout
• The parts usually move in one direction around the loop, with the capability
to stop and be transferred to any station.
• The loading and unloading station are typically located at one end of the
loop.

7. LOOP TYPE LAYOUT

8. 3. Ladder Type Layout
• The loading and unloading station is typically located at the same end.
• The sequence to the operation/transfer of parts from one machine
tool to another is in the form of ladder steps.
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9. LADDER TYPE LAYOUT

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4. Open field Type Layout
• The loading and unloading station is typically located at the same end.
The parts will go through all the substations.
• such as CNC machines, coordinate measuring machines and wash
station by the help of AGV’s from one substation to another.

11. OPEN FIELD TYPE LAYOUT

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5. Robot centered Type Layout
• Robot centered cell is a relatively new form of flexible system in which
one or more robots are used as the material handling systems.
• Industrial robots can be equipped with grippers that make them well suited for
handling of rotational parts.

13. ROBOT CENTERED TYPE LAYOUT
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14. FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FMS LAYOUTS
• Availability of raw material
• Proximity to market
• Transport facilities
• Availability of efficient and cheap labour
• Availability of power, water and fuel
• Atmospheric and climatic condition
• Social and recreation facilities
• Business and economic conditions

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