Manufacturing system architecture for tools

Details Manufacturing system architecture for tools Manufacturing system architecture for tools

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Ross, Dana (Department: 3722)

Metal working

Plural diverse manufacturing apparatus including means for...

Binding or covering and cutting

C029S563000, C700S200000, C700S162000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322083

ABSTRACT:
The specification and drawings present a new method and a system for organizing and structuring a tool room manufacturing facility for reducing lead time of manufacturing component tooling. Machine tools are grouped into work cells (also called machining lines) specific to a machining process. Each work cell can comprise: a) a number (typically more than two) of machine tools required for a specific machining operation; b) a line storage system for storing pre-fixtured and palletized work pieces; and c) a track mounted robot able to transfer the pre-fixtured and palletized work pieces between the line storage system and the machine tools. The system also comprises a centralized storage system for storing pre-manufactured standard components (work pieces), custom fixtures and pre-manufactured work pallets.

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