ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
AT04.21 Flexible Manufacturing
Systems 3(3-0) Term: January
Rationale:
To impart knowledge about the design, operation, and selection
of Flexible Manufacturing Systems and their integration in today's production
environments. The course will make students understand the integration
of components of FMS under different production management approaches.
Catalog Description:
Evolution of Concept behind FMS. Structure and
Configurations. System Planning. System Support Equipment.
FMS Design and Performance Analysis Using Queuing Networks and Simulation.
Integration of FMS under different Production Management Approaches
such as MRP II and JIT. FMS Computer Hardware, Software and Communication
Networks. Part Selection Control Algorithms.
Pre-requisite: None
Course Outline:
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Evolution of Manufacturing Systems
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FMS Definition and Description
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General FMS Considerations
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Manufacturing Cells
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Flexible Flexibility Types and Evaluation
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Flexible Assembly Systems
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Basic Tools for Solving FMS Problems
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Mathematical Programming
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Queuing
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Petri Nets
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Simulation, Artificial Inteligence etc.
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System Support Equipment
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Processing Machines
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Material & Tool Handling Equipment, Work Holders & Fixtures
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Storage Devices, Inspection Machines, Cleaning, Deburring
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System Hardware and Software
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Communication Network
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FMS Design Problems
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Economic Justification
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Selection of Parts
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Selection of Machine Tools
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Selection of Storage System: in-process and/or central
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Selection of Pallets and Fixtures
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Selection of Computer Hardware and Software
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Layout and Integration of Machine Tool, Storage System, Material Handling
System and Computer System.
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FMS Planning Problems
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Strategic Planning
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Part Type Selection and Machine Grouping Problem
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Production Ratio and Resource Allocation Problems
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Loading Problems
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Review of FMS Planning Models
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FMS Operational and Control Problems
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Scheduling of Parts, Machines, Robots, Tools, etc.
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Process Monitoring and Control Procedures
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Production and Process Planning
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Hierarchical Production Planning and Control in FMS
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Production Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning for Flexible Manufacturing
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FMS in JIT and MRPII Environment
Textbook:
W.W. Luggen: Flexible Manufacturing Cells and Systems,
Prentice-Hall International, Inc., 1991.
References:
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M.Baudin: Manufacturing Systems Analysis with Application to Production
Scheduling, Yourdon Press, 1990.
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J.T. Black: The Design of the Factory with a Future, McGraw-Hill,
Inc., 1991.
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S.B. Joshi, and J.S. Smith (ed.): Computer Control of Flexible Manufacturing
Systems, Research and Development, Chapman & Hall, 1994.
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A.Y.C. Nee, and K.Whybrew: Advanced Fixture Design for FMS, A.Senthil Kumar,
Springer-Verlag, 1997.
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P.J. O'Grady: Controlling Automated Manufacturing Systems, Kogan Page,
1986.
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H.T. Papadopoulos, C. Heavey, and J. Browne: Queuing Theory in Manufacturing
Systems Analysis and Design, Chapman & Hall, 1993.
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J.M. Proth, and H.P. Hillion: Mathematical Tools in Production Management,
Plenum Press, New York and London, 1990.
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J. Talavage, and R.G. Hannam: Flexible Manufacturing Systems in Practice
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Applications, Design and Simulation, Marcel Dekker, 1988.
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N. Viswanadham, and Y. Narhari: Performance Modeling of Automated Manufacturing
Systems, Prentice Hall, 1992.
International Journal of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Grading System: The Final grade will be computed according
to the following weight distribution: Mid-term Exam 25%; Final
Exam 50 %; Assignments 25%. Open Book Exams for Mid-term and
Final. An important part of the assignments is the detailed analysis of
a related journal paper.
Instructor: Ir. Bohez/Visiting Faculty
Text Book:
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References:
Instructors: Ir. Erik L.J. Bohez / Visiting Faculty