Flexible Assembly Systems
Published on 26. October 1988
Book
Hardback
X, 251 pages
978-3-540-50246-3 (ISBN)
Description
The flexibility of an assembly system is its ability to assemble different products and to be switched over relatively easily to new tasks. Flexible systems allow profitable investment to be made in automation, as well as providing opportunities for dynamic product development. This book is targeted at both design and production engineers who must be jointly responsible for and committed to the flexible system. It presents the results of the authors' "Design for Assembly" and "Integrated Product Development" and is written in the same engaging style with copious pertinent illustrations.
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Content
Contents:
New Conditions for Assembly.- Variance and Flexibility.- Flexibility has its Roots in the Layout of the Assembly System.- Flexibility in Transport and Feeding.- Flexibility in Handling Equipment and Grippers.- Design for Flexibility.- The Development and Establishment of Flexible Systems.- Development Tendencies and Conclusion.- References.- Index.