Materials-Handling Systems

Article Abstract:

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) rely on computer control for operation, and materials handling systems can integrate automated machines for complete manufacturing automation. A materials handling system must be high speed, precise, and allow accumulation and non-synchronous operation. On-board microcomputer- controlled vehicles can be guided by signals in the floor, from RF signals, run on overhead monorails or as automated storage and retrieval vehicles. Flexible manufacturing systems exist all over the world and use many forms of materials-handling. Six different materials-handling systems are illustrated by photographs.

Automatic guided vehicles, Materials handling, Automation, Integrated Systems, CAD/CAM

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Manufacturing and design: a symbiosis

Article Abstract:

Manufacturers and designers must communicate more than ever at initial design phases with the proliferation of automated production techniques. Certain problems cannot be handled by robots at the assembly level, such as parts being out of tolerance. The two departments must form a design team that will analyze design features in terms of producibility factors. Assembly sequences, sub-assembly configuration, jigging and insertion requirements, and testability are some elements that must be defined.

Design, Employee, Organizational Communications

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