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A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a set of numerically controlled machine tools and supporting workstations connected by an automated material handling system and controlled by a central computer. An FMS aims to reduce set-up times, improve efficiency, and produce a variety of items under one roof. Key components of an FMS include processing stations like CNC machines, assembly stations, and measuring equipment; material handling systems like AGVs, conveyors, robots; and a computer control system. FMS can produce more products more quickly and serve multiple vendors simultaneously.

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Mini Project Report

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a set of numerically controlled machine tools and supporting workstations connected by an automated material handling system and controlled by a central computer. An FMS aims to reduce set-up times, improve efficiency, and produce a variety of items under one roof. Key components of an FMS include processing stations like CNC machines, assembly stations, and measuring equipment; material handling systems like AGVs, conveyors, robots; and a computer control system. FMS can produce more products more quickly and serve multiple vendors simultaneously.

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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING

SYSTEM(FMS)

Dr. N. SELVARAJ
Professor(HAG)
Dept. of Mechanical Engg
National Institute of Technology
Warangal- 506 004
Telangana State - INDIA
DEFINITION
A FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
SYSTEM (FMS) IS A SET OF
NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED
MACHINE TOOLS AND SUPPORTING
WORKSTATIONS CONNECTED BY AN
AUTOMATED MATERIAL HANDLING
SYSTEM AND CONTROLLED BY A
CENTRAL COMPUTER
Need to Use FMS
• To reduce set up and queue times
• Improve efficiency
• Reduce time for product completion
• Utilize human workers better
• Improve product routing
• Produce a variety of Items under one roof
• Improve product quality
• Serve a variety of vendors simultaneously
• Produce more product more quickly
FMS FEATURES
• MANY PART TYPES CAN BE LOADED
• PARTS CAN ARRIVE AT MACHINES IN
ANY SEQUENCE
• PARTS IDENTIFIED BY CODES
• MANY MACHINES CAN BE INCLUDED
• SMALL FMS LEAD TO FLEXIBLE
CELLS
FMS FEATURES
• EXPENSIVE TO IMPLEMENT BUT
SAVINGS CAN BE SIGNIFICANT
• FLOOR SPACE REDUCIBLE BY 1/3
• EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION UP TO 85%
OR MORE
• DETAILED PRODUCTION SEQUENCE
NOT NEEDED WELL IN ADVANCE
FMS FEATURES
• REDUCED VARIABLE COSTS AND
THROUGHPUT TIME LEAD TO
ENHANCED MANUFACTURING
COMPETITIVENESS
• ELIMINATION OF STARTUP CYCLES
LEAD TO STANDARIZED
PERFORMANCE
• MODULAR DESIGN
FMS FEATURES
• REDUCED DIRECT LABOR COSTS
• THREE SHIFTS READILY FEASIBLE
• IDEAL FOR JIT
• CAN EASILY BE TURNED OVER TO
NEW SET OF PRODUCTS IF THE NEED
ARISES
FMS Components
• Processing stations- Machines, assembly,
measuring, washing/ deburring etc..
• Automated material handling system (AMHS)
– Automated guided vehicles (AGV)
– Conveyors, Industrial Robots
– Automated storage and retrieval systems
(AS/RS)
• Computer control system – software's,
Monitoring the equipments,
Communication networks
Flexible Manufacturing System
Computer
control
room
Tools

Conveyor

Machine Machine

Pallet

Load Unload

Terminal Finished
Parts
goods
Single machine cell consisting if one CNC machining center and parts storage unit.
Advantages
•Reduced plant size
•Increased M/c utilization
•Reduced WIP inventory
•Reduced setting up time
•Quicker model change
•Quicker response to market change
•Shorter delivery times
•Consistent accuracy
•Standardization of technology
•Unmanned factory - III rd shift
Disadvantages
•More expensive
• Substantial pre planning activities
•Sophisticated mfg system
•Technological problems- may require a long
debugging process.
•Maintenances is complex
•Mid volume and mid product system (optional)
Application of FMS

• Metal-cutting machining
• Metal forming -forging, plastic injection molding
• Assembly of parts and/or equipments (Auto )
• Joining-welding (arc , spot)
• Sheet metal – press working
• Surface treatment
• Inspection
• Testing
FMS LAYOUT

In-Line FMS Layout


FMS Loop Layout
FMS Ladder Layout
Open Field FMS Layout
one direction flow similar to a transfer line
Linear transfer system with secondary part handling system
at each station to facilitate Flow in two directions
FMS loop layout with secondary part handling system at each
station to allow unobstructed flow on loop
Rectangular layout for recirculation of pallets to the first
workstation in the sequence
PROCESSING STATIONS

CNC Machine Tools


Machining Center
Turning Center
Coordinate measuring machine(CMM)
De-burring station/Washing station
CNC Machine Tools
CNC
MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS(MHS)

AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE(AGV)


AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIVEAL
SYSTEM(ASRS)
ROBOTS
CONVEYOR
Automated Guided Vehicle

The Automated Guided Vehicle or Automatic Guided


Vehicle(AGV) is a mobile robot used in industrial
applications to move materials around a manufacturing
facility or a warehouse.
Heavy-duty AGV

Light-duty assembly AGV


Laser Guided Forklift AGV
AUTOMATED STORAGE
AND RETRIVEAL SYSTEM
Why ASRS?
• Space is one of the most valuable
commodities in modern industries.
• Most industries use off-site storage for less
used materials - labor intensive manual
storage and retrieval.
• Some industries use compact shelving.
AS/RS
Robot
• Programmable manipulators
• Follow specified path
• Better than humans with respect to
–hostile environments
–long hours
–consistency
Robot Parts
• Controller
–hardware, software, power source
• Manipulator
–robot arm
• End-effector
–“hand”
Common Uses of Robots

• Loading and
unloading • Inspection

• Spray painting • Machine Assembly

• Welding

• Material handling
Robot
Tool Management

 Tool magazine
 Tool Library
 Automatic Tool Changer(ATC)
Tool magazine
Use of fixture plate (right side) and machined
soft jaws (left side) to machine different sides of
a complex part
APC
THANK YOU

Contact details
Dr.N.SELVARAJ
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Land No: 0870 2462334 (Office)
Mobile No: 9989231847
8332969316

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