Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Author: Keith Rathmill
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 836
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKReflects the international nature of FMS technology with contributions from both manufacturers & users of FMS. Flexible manufacturing is a technique whereby a wide range of components can be manufactured on linked machines which are under computer control. Under ideal conditions, the components can be manufactured at random & in any order. The benefits of FMS are reduced inventories & work in progress, & reduced floor area & manning. FMS can lead to increased profitability.