The Future with Computer Control and/or Monitoring

Evaluating the true worth of computers as applied to assembly machines is a valid quest. Assuming computers have a place in the world of assembly machines, several questions naturally arise and should be pondered: In what areas are they applicable and why?; What is the real worth of computers to assembly machine systems?; What are some of the major conclusions to remember in their application? A1l of the above questions are discussed and case histories cited to provide some answers. With assembly machines becoming more complex, end users need all the help they can get in understanding what machine performance really is and how it can be improved. Computer monitoring is a tool which can aid considerably in this task.