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Implementing Flexible Manufacturing Systems

  • Textbook
  • © 1988

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Authors:
  1. Nigel R. Greenwood
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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. An Introduction to Flexible Manufacturing

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    Pages 1-23

  3. Some Examples of Flexible Manufacturing

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    Pages 24-54

  4. Project Structure and Management

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    Pages 55-80

  5. The Components

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    Pages 81-92

  6. The Processes

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    Pages 93-115

  7. Material Handling

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    Pages 116-138

  8. Computer Simulation

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    Pages 139-157

  9. Computer Control Systems

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    Pages 158-183

  10. Communications

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    Pages 184-201

  11. Financial Justification

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    Pages 202-217

  12. Installation and Commissioning

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    Pages 218-236

  13. Factors Likely to Influence the Development of FMS

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    Pages 237-263

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 264-279
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Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) are computer-controlled, automated production lines capable of varied outputs: they put together computing software, robotics, manufacturing technology with existing engineering design skills to produce a very flexible system. Based on the author's own practical experience, this book provides a general insider's appreciation in keeping with current thinking in engineering education which will be suitable for advanced students. For the professional engineer, it stresses commercial as well as technical considerations.

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