FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

S.E.S POLYTECHNIC, SOLApur

From Mechanical-2nd year

MS. Soundarya.V.M Ms. Prajakta.U.M

Introduction

At the turn of century, FMS did not exist. Due to foreign competitors, FMS came into verge. FMS came into existence in 1960’s. In 1965, Theo williamson got patent for

NCM. From 1980’s, the actual modifications took

place . such as…….

Introduction

Increased international competition. The need to reduce manufacturing

cycle time. Pressure to cut the production cost. To generate mass production. To increase accuracy, efficiency &

precision , etc.

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM---- A Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is a production system consisting of a set of identical and complementary numerically controlled machine which are connected through an automated transportation system.

What is FMS???

Manufacturer’s considerations

60’s 70’s 80’s

Efficiency Efficiency

Efficiency

Quality

Quality

Flexibility.

Features of FMS

Loaded at a time.

Sequence.

Codes.

Floor space reducible by 1/3

Effect of FMS on production

Olden sewing machine

Middle age machine

Modern sewing machine

Advantages

Greater flexibility.

Reduction in direct labour.

Reduced capital investment.

Consistent quality.

Disadvantages Expensive, costing millions of dollars.

Sophisticated manufacturing system.

Substantial pre-planning activity , etc…

Limited ability to adapt to changes in product or product mix.

Application of FMS

Metal-cutting machining Metal forming Assembly Joining-welding (arc , spot), glueing Inspection Testing

Present applications of FMS

Companies like ‘CUMMINS’ India, Ltd. PMT, Pune.

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

How Does It Work ?

Making FMS Work

By implementing the components of robotics,

manufacturing technology and computer integrated

manufacturing in a correct order one can achieve a

successful Flexible Manufacturing System

CONCLUSION

FMS is the future of manufacturing. The reconfiguration of FMS & the

new technologies yet to be discovered will supply the industry with the power knowledge, to develop FMS, never before thought for future needs.

The need will be there to produce more products with fast & best quality.

References. www.osun.org.comwww.wikipedia.comwww.youtube.comwww.google.com

References.

www.youtube.com. www.google.com www.osun.org.co www.wikipedia.com

Author-Martand Telsang’s Production Management. Published by S.Chand & company In 1998.

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