Advertisement

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Flexible Manufacturing Systems

3–5 November 1986 Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

  • Editors
  • K. Rathmill
Conference proceedings

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages I-VII
    PDF

  2. FMS in Evolution

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N1-N1
      PDF
    2. FMS — control and communications. The problems and the potential
      N. R. Greenwood
      Pages 1-7
    3. The challenge of quality control in FMS
      P. McKeown
      Pages 9-14

  3. FMS Beyond Machining

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N3-N3
      PDF
    2. Flexible assembly automation in high volume — a strategic approach
      D. C. Fanthorpe
      Pages 15-28
    3. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) for PCB production
      S. G. Davey
      Pages 29-40
    4. Integration and control of handling plant in an FMS for surface mounted PCBs
      P. D. Parker
      Pages 41-52
    5. Assembly cell controls using flexible software tools and high level control configuration language
      J. Temmes, P. Ruusunen, J. Lempiäinen
      Pages 53-61
    6. Next generation FMS: Simulation techniques for designing a PCB assembly system
      D. A. Cowan, R. H. Davies, T. J. Pontin
      Pages 63-74
    7. In-process quality control and corrective feedback in a flexible manufacturing cell
      M. Veron, J. Richard, E. Bajic
      Pages 75-84

  4. Systems Experience

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N5-N5
      PDF
    2. The way ahead — the integrated approach
      W. H. Horton
      Pages 85-92
    3. Advanced integrated manufacturing system (AIMS) for aero engine turbine and compressor discs
      M. Butcher
      Pages 93-104
    4. Automated manufacture of small compressor blades
      D. A. Glew, C. P. R. Hill
      Pages 105-120
    5. Increase of flexibility and productivity with computer integrated and automated manufacturing
      E. Westkämper
      Pages 121-126
    6. Mandelli large scale FMS for Volvo car engines
      P. Egalini
      Pages 127-133
    7. User project management for Holset FMS
      S. Webb
      Pages 135-144
    8. Flexible manufacturing cells and systems with computer intelligence
      H. Hammer
      Pages 145-158

  5. CIM — The Integrated Solution

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N7-N7
      PDF
    2. Factors affecting the realiability of real time distributed control systems
      P. J. Cornwell
      Pages 159-166
    3. Economical computer integrated manufacturing
      M. J. Henderson
      Pages 167-177
    4. The integration of FMS, Just-in-Time and LAN technology into a common manufacturing system
      D. A. Hearn, M. A. Donnellan
      Pages 179-191
    5. The importance of information technology
      M. W. Grant
      Pages 193-199
    6. A new concept in the control of manufacturing systems
      P. Anstiss
      Pages 201-213
    7. CIM-OSA, a computer integrated manufacturing based on the open system approach
      J. Huysentruyt
      Pages 215-224

  6. Simulation: Planning Tool for FMS

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N9-N9
      PDF
    2. Simulation for manufacturing systems—a critical review
      R. I. Mills
      Pages 225-234
    3. Strategies for material transportation in a computer integrated manufacturing environment
      C. L. Moodie, D. BenArieh
      Pages 235-245
    4. TDL, a task description language for programming automated robotic workcells
      A. Adler
      Pages 247-253
    5. General theories of flexible integration
      J. E. Lenz
      Pages 255-264

  7. The Technological Base

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N11-N11
      PDF
    2. Tool management system of an FMS of prismatic workpieces
      J. Pylkkänen
      Pages 265-273
    3. Interconnection technology on basis of automatic crane installations
      H. J. Roos
      Pages 275-283
    4. CIM in sheet metal production
      M. Bitz
      Pages 285-301
    5. Present status of sheet metal FMS in Japan
      Y. Nakazawa, M. Kiuchi, J. Endow, M. Shinohara, S. Matsubara
      Pages 303-314
    6. Tooling concepts for FMS
      P. Tomek
      Pages 315-325

  8. Cells and Systems — Everyman’s FMS

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N13-N13
      PDF
    2. Jig boring machines in production with flexible manufacturing systems
      Ch. Kesselburg
      Pages 327-335
    3. Flexible manufacturing system for flywheels, bearing housing and gearwheel blanks
      M. C. Aldridge
      Pages 337-342
    4. Development of a flexible manufacturing system with high power laser
      T. Ilar, C. Magnusson
      Pages 343-352
    5. FM—the proven approach
      F. Popplewell, P. Schmoll
      Pages 353-374
    6. The use of CIM in window manufacture: a case study
      T. E. Toth
      Pages 375-384
    7. A modular FMS concept in practice for prismatic parts
      R. Tuokko
      Pages 385-403

  9. Decision-Making for FMS

    1. Front Matter
      Pages N15-N15
      PDF
    2. Flexible manufacturing systems in Japan—an overview
      H. Yamashina, K. Okamura, K. Matsumoto
      Pages 405-416
    3. Justifying FMS to provide a competitive edge
      A. A. Hunter
      Pages 417-426
    4. Flexible manufacturing systems—some fact, some fiction
      D. B. Ewaldz
      Pages 427-438
    5. The integration of FMS within existing factory systems
      D. Little
      Pages 439-447
    6. Planning for precision in flexible manufacturing systems
      R. G. Hannam
      Pages 449-456

About these proceedings

Keywords

application computer science engineering manufacturing production Turing

Bibliographic information

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-38009-3
  • Copyright Information Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1986
  • Publisher Name Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
  • eBook Packages Springer Book Archive
  • Print ISBN 978-3-662-37279-1
  • Online ISBN 978-3-662-38009-3
  • Buy this book on publisher's site
Industry Sectors
Pharma
Materials & Steel
Automotive
Chemical Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Electronics
Consumer Packaged Goods
Energy, Utilities & Environment
Aerospace
Oil, Gas & Geosciences
Engineering