Fms

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

WHAT IS AN FMS 

FMS is highly automated GET machine cell, consisting a

group of processing workstations interconnected by an automated material handling, storage and controlled by computer system.  FMS is capable of processing a variety of different part styles simultaneously At various work stations.  Flexible Manufacturing System ( FMS ) was identified as one of the machine cell types used to implement Group Technology.  FMS Flexibility allows it to operate as a Mixed Model System.

 FMS Integrates into one highly automated manufacturing system with many of the concepts and technology  FMS can be applied in situations similar to those identified For Group Technology and cellular manufacturing  FMS requires greater capital investment  FMS is the most automated and technologically sophisticated of the GT Cells.  FMS possess Multiple Automated Stations and is capable of variable routings among stations

ADVANTAGES OF FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM 

Increased Machine Utilization

 Greater Responsiveness To Change  Reduced Inventory Requirements  Lower Manufacturing Lead Times  Higher Labour Productivity  Opportunity For Unattended Production

Flexible Manufacturing Systems in Textile Industry Textile

Shirting

Suiting

Bottom Wear

Knitting

Bottom Weight • Cotton Trouser • Denim Trouser

Spinning • Ring Frame • • • •

Smooth luster Elongation is more Less Productivity Finer count

• Open end • • • •

Harsh luster Elongation is less Higher Productivity Coarser count

Dyeing • Slasher • Dyeing & sizing both • • • •

process can be done on same machine at time Lighter shade gives good result Short Process Less manpower & low cost Sticky selvedges.

• Rope • Higher productivity • Less waste generation • Lot change with same • •

dyeing style Shade consistency is better i.e. darker shade No centre to selvedge problem

Weaving • Rapier

• Airjet

• Low productivity • High maintenance

• Higher productivity • Low maintenance cost • Negative picking by

•

cost Positive picking, more versatile, can run delicate yarns, can run more weft at a time.

means of compressed air, delicate & ornamental yarn can’t run.

Finishing • Foam Finish

• Wet Finish

• • • •

• Export market • Soft handling • More pickup

Domestic market Energy saving Less pickup Low cost & less chemical consumption.

OF DENIM FABRIC

Conclusion • • • •

Customer delight in terms of quality / price. Choose customer. Innovation in the existing product. Survival of industry.

To cater all these we need to have Flexible Manufacturing system