Process Flows © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.Computer Integrated Manufacturing

What is Process Flow? Order of tasks which occur in a manufacturing system Allows for improvement of the process Purchase paint Transport paint to house Paint wall Wait overnight for paint to dry Apply 2 nd coat Problem noted

Process Flow Symbols Operation Transportation Inspection Delay Storage

Flow Process Chart Task No. Process SymbolsDescription of Task Machine Required Tooling Required 1Drill slotmill¾ in. end mill 2Move to sanding ASRS 3Debur 4Inspect

Example

Parts to Machine Base plate Angle bracket Craft stick

The Base Plate

Base Plate Process Flow 24 Machine Debur 1 Move material to mill 3 Move machined part to grinder 5 inspect 6 7 Move to storage Store part until needed

Launcher Assembly

Assembly Process Flow Task No. Process SymbolsDescription of Task Machine Required Tooling Required 1Machine base plate mill¾ in. end mill 2Move to sanding ASRS 3DeburDrillSanding belt 4Move to pin station ASRS 5Insert pinRobot