Title :
An integrated analysis of flexible assembly systems
Author :
Billatos, Samir B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
An attempt to define the requirements for a flexible automated assembly system is discussed. The system´s flexibility is a structural characteristic that depends on the physical design of the system and the product. The author addresses three critical questions: (i) what is flexible assembly, (ii) what is design for assembly, and (iii) how is it possible to economically analyze assembly lines? The mathematical modeling and a detailed analysis using industrial robots are also introduced
Keywords :
assembling; flexible manufacturing systems; industrial robots; assembly lines; design for assembly; detailed analysis; flexible assembly systems; industrial robots; mathematical modeling; Assembly systems; Manufacturing; Mathematical model; Mechanical engineering; Product design; Production systems; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Service robots; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1988., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0888-9
DOI :
10.1109/CIM.1988.5432
