1、Increased Production Output – Automated processes allow products to be built quickly as materials are loaded, unloaded,and transferred from one machine to another by robots.
2、Increased Efficiency – Flexible manufacturing keeps everything running smoothly and quickly in the production process.
3、Improved Flexibility – Easily adapt and keep production flowing without delays and
bottlenecks results in faster production times and increased customer satisfaction.
4、Reduced Manufacturing Costs – Reduce the cost of operations with the ability to adapt to
change and help prevent defective products as well as wasted time and resources.
5、Labor Cost Reduction – Automated machines and robots with minimal human intervention
save time and labor costs.
Flexible Manufacturing Systems help businesses to create better products, become more efficient, and increase revenue as time goes on. Teaching these skillsets to students early on will serve to prepare them for their transition into industry.
Machine tending packages are stand-alone workcells. Typically a robot tends a CNC machine and performs other part manipulation and/or assembly tasks.This is flexible manufacturing cell setup that includes a 6-axis robot, a machines ( CNC Lathe) and storage cells. Configuratin supports advanced curriculum as well as work projects that can be completed using the configuration.
Components:
6 axis Robotic Arm
Linear Slide Base
FMS210 CNC Lathe Machine
FMS200 CNC Mill Machine
Gravity Parts Feeder
Workbench
Pneumatic Feeder
Related Curriculum
Robotics Fundamentals
Advanced Robotics
CNC Turning Fundamentals
Intro to Advanced Manufacturing
