Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Considerations Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Design Team Jonathan Correia, Sean Heckathorne, Jeff Quinn Flexible Manufacturing System Classroom Laboratory Questions

Project Need ► Current Manufacturing Systems and Techniques (MIMU530) lab experiments do not adequately relate classroom theory to practice or expose students to a broad enough range of manufacturing techniques. Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Considerations Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Project Statement ► To create a set of laboratory experiments that satisfy the need to integrate classroom teachings with laboratory practices. ► Understand the demands and expectations of laboratory objectives and formulate strategies to satisfy them. ► Design a flexible manufacturing system to introduce students to a practical application of traditional and state of the art manufacturing techniques. Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Considerations Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Our Goals ► ► Design a set of lab experiments to allow students to demonstrate knowledge of course objectives ► ► Research and recommend lab configurations and equipment that satisfy the demands of the lab procedures ► ► Identify and address missing links and voids within the equipment configurations that require unique solutions Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Considerations Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Project Benefits ► Creation of a set of pedagogically sound laboratory exercises to be used in the MIMU530 course ► Integration of classroom theory and hands-on practice ► Addition of problem solving aspect to lab experience ► Recommendation of equipment and configurations to satisfy demands of long-term laboratory needs ► A specification for Phase I laboratory development - definition of equipment and operating procedures required for implementation ► Design of enabling technologies for implementation of Phase I Problem Statement Proposed Solution Key Considerations Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Overview ► Demonstrate and understand practical measure and calculation of process performance metrics  WIP, cycle time, MLT, utilization, production rate ► Analyze the process performance and recommend improvements ► Gain understanding of manufacturing configurations and how they relate to process performance  Storage buffers, batch vs. flow, product customization (pull), lean manufacturing Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Laboratory Reports Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Procedures ► Lab 1 – Effects of Storage Buffers in Assembly Lines ► Lab 2 – Effects of Batch Production in Assembly Lines ► Lab 3 – Effects of Customization in Assembly Lines ► Lab 4 – Applying Lean Tools to an Assembly Line Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Layout Decision Matrix Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

“U” Shaped Layout Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Entire Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion ConveyorsCNC MachinesRobotsRobot Reach Questions

Design Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Conveyor System Sections Workers Questions

Design Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab ExperimentsFinal Phase Solution Phase I Solution Conclusion Questions

Conveyor Bridge Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab ExperimentsFinal Phase Solution Phase I Solution Enabling Technologies Conclusion Questions 2.75” Gap Conveyor Conveyor Drive Shaft Support Plates Timing Pulleys and Belt Conveyor 4X Sealed Bearing 4X ½-20 SHCS ½” Spacers

Support Calculations Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Phase I Solution Enabling Technologies Conclusion Questions Tourque = Timing Belt Length = Stress Analysis = approx. 2.4e+5

Accomplishments Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Phase I Solution Enabling Technologies Conclusion ► Four lab experiments written and ready for implementation at the next course offering ► Final phase system design in place ► Phase I design refined and ready for implementation ► Conveyor gap solution designed and ready for testing and implementation Questions

Future Consideration Problem Statement Proposed Solution Lab Experiments Final Phase Solution Phase I Solution Enabling Technologies Conclusion ► Purchase of Phase I equipment for implementation ► Continue research into machines that will satisfy laboratory objectives ► Research computer programs to control machine automation ► Build prototype of conveyor bridge and test in the system ► Maintain laboratory experiment objectives while altering the procedure to include new machines Questions

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