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Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems Questions

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a type of programmable automation that can produce a variety of products without changing tools or fixtures. An FMS must be able to continuously manufacture products at a medium production rate and flexibly change product designs. It consists of multiple workstations, a material handling system, and a computer control system. When an FMS grows to more than 5 processing stations, it becomes a flexible manufacturing cell.

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Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems Questions

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a type of programmable automation that can produce a variety of products without changing tools or fixtures. An FMS must be able to continuously manufacture products at a medium production rate and flexibly change product designs. It consists of multiple workstations, a material handling system, and a computer control system. When an FMS grows to more than 5 processing stations, it becomes a flexible manufacturing cell.

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FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING CELLS AND SYSTEMS

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.-Name three production situations in which FMS technology can be


applied?

-CNC cells production modules.

-Automated Warehouses

2.- What is a flexible manufacturing system?

A kind of programmable automation in which a variety of products can be


produced without changing models

3.- What are the three capabilities that a manufacturing system must
possess in order to be flexible?
-Continuous manufacturing of products
-Medium rate of production
-Flexibility at changing characteristic of product design.

4.- Name the four tests of flexibility that a manufacturing system must
satisfy in order to be classified as flexible

Can it process different part styles in a non‑batch mode?

Can it accept changes in production schedule?

Can it respond gracefully to equipment malfunctions and breakdowns?

Can it accommodate introduction of new part designs?

5.- What is the dividing line between a flexible manufacturing cell and a
flexible manufacturing system, in terms of the number of processing
stations in the system?
6.- What is the difference between a dedicated FMS and a random-order
FMS?

1. Dedicated FMS
 Designed to produce a limited variety of part styles
 The complete universe of parts to be made on the system is
known in advance
 Part family likely based on product commonality rather than
geometric similarity
2. Random-order FMS
 Appropriate for large part families
 New part designs will be introduced
 Production schedule is subject to daily changes

7.- What are the three basic components of a flexible manufacturing


system?
-Workstations

-Material handling and storage system

-Computer control system

8.- Name the seven functions performed by human resources in an FMS.

-Loading and unloading parts from the system

-Changing and setting cutting tools

-Maintenance and repair of equipment

-NC part programming

-Programming and operating the computer system

-Overall management of the system

9.- What are the five functions of the material handling and storage
system in a flexible manufacturing system?
-Random, independent movement of parts between stations

-Capability to handle a variety of part styles

Standard pallet fixture base


Workholding fixture can be adapted

-Temporary storage

-Convenient access for loading and unloading

-Compatibility with computer control

10.- What is the difference between the primary and secondary handling
systems that are common in flexible manufacturing systems?

 Primary handling system establishes basic FMS layout


 Secondary handling system - functions:
 Transfers work from primary handling system to workstations
 Position and locate part with sufficient accuracy and repeatability
for the operation
 Reorient part to present correct surface for processing
 Buffer storage to maximize machine utilization

11.- The text lists four categories of layout configurations that are found
in flexible manufacturing systems. Name them.

-In‑line
-Loop
-Open field
-Robot‑centered cell

12.- What are the benefits that can be expected from a successful FMS
installation?
-Producing a considerable rate of products
-No high cost as programmable manufacturing
-Average changing models times

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