Computer control system

~consists of a central computer and microcomputers controlling

~function performed by the FMS comp control system:

a) workstation control
~ the individually processing or assembly station
generally operate under computer control
b) distribution of control instructions
to workstations
c) production control
~ function: i) accomplished by routing an applicable
pallet
ii) providing instructions
d) traffic control
~ refers to the management of the
primary material handling system
e) shuttle control
~ concerned with the operation and
control of the secondary handling system
f) workpiece monitoring
~ the computer must monitor the status of each
cart and/or pallet in the primary
and secondary handling systems.
g) tool control
~ 2 aspects of the cutting tool
i) tool location
ii) tool life monitoring
h) performance monitoring and
reporting
i) diagnostics
~ available to a greater or lesser degree
on many manufacturing systems
~ to plan preventive maintenance in the system
~ to identify impending failure
~ to reduce breakdown and downtime and increase
availability of the system
Human resources

-human are needed to manage the operations.

-functions typically performed by humans include:

1. loading row workparts into the system.

2. unloading finish parts (or assemblies) from the system.
3. changing and setting tools.
4. equipment maintenance and repair.
5. NC part programming in a machining system.
6. programming and operating the computer system.
7. overall management of the system.
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