Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Automatic storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries from
Friedrich Remmert, which we summarised at the time by saying "Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Machine tool builder to stage 'EMO Encore' event from
Yamazaki Mazak UK: "As well as viewing the latest CNC machine tool releases at an 'EMO Encore' event, the UK plant of Yamazaki Mazak will show off the recently completed extension of its machine tool plant".
In October 2007, we covered the news from 600 Centre
concerning its Mitsui Seiki HU80A machining centres FMS
- take a look at FMS machines titanium components
which says: "A flexible manufacturing system, consisting of four machining centres and an automatic pallet loading, handling and storage system, has been commissioned at a UK aircraft plant".
Take a look also at the news release from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Automated system stores, retrieves pallets,
as well as Pallet system allows unmanned machining from Fastems Divisions, Helvar,
and Modular pallet magazine automates machining from Fastems Divisions, Helvar.
See also:
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
(September 2007)
Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Single CAM system to drive over 20 machines
(July 2007)
Lozier achieves improved programming efficiency across a range of CNC machines with Jetcam
Compact pallet handling system introduced
(June 2007)
A compact machine tool pallet handling system is intended for users who wish to raise production from one or two existing or new machining centres
FMS reduces aerospace machining set-up times
(May 2007)
Three continuous path 5-axis machining centres are linked by a pallet handling system - handling 30 pallets - to form a low volumeflexible manufacturing system for aerospace parts
Full machine simulation for PartMaker
(May 2007)
Improvements in 3D simulation, handling of solid models and 3D surface machining operations included in latest release of PartMaker
Automated sawing cell improves flexibility
(March 2007)
By investing in a sawing cell, a Swiss steel stockholder can ensure that orders are processed quickly, flexibly and accurately while automation reduces potential sources of error
Robotic sorting system serves saws, machines
(March 2007)
An intelligent robotic sorting system for sawn metal blanks an also be used for the automatic transportation of materials from a sawing machine to other machining cells
From design to press punch NC code in one package
(March 2007)
Metalhead industries install JetCAM including with MRP module, rectangular automatic nesting and Right Angle Shear support
Punch press CAM helps triple business
(March 2007)
A US sheet metal subcontract services provider tripled our business in 2006, which was in no small part due to the CAM software used with CNC combination turret punch presses
Assembly gripper has centre bore
(February 2007)
Devised with a centre bore in the gripper, a device can be used for installing a camera or for feeding or gripping over length workpieces.and can simplify operations in a wide variety of industries
HMCs reduce cylinder head cycle times by 60%
(January 2007)
Two fast, versatile horizontal machining centres have reduced machining cycle times on diesel engine cylinder heads by some 60% and lowered production inspection requirements
Finger gripper has centre bore
(December 2006)
Schunk, a workholding specialist has developed a gripper solution for individual specialist requirements
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
(December 2006)
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability
Workholding tooling betters taper/flange contact
(November 2006)
Face and taper tooling systems have an internal expanding pressure design that enables perfect and balanced taper and flange contact to be maintained even when high-speed machining
UK machine tool builder extends FMS with HMC
(November 2006)
The installation of a fifth horizontal machining centre to its FMS will increase capacity at Yamazaki Mazak UK's 'Cyber' manufacturing plant in Worcester
Robots designed to sort laser-cut parts
(October 2006)
An intelligent 6-axis robot transfers the sheet steel from the laser profiler to its rotary table, sorts the finished parts into predefined load carriers and disposes of scrap
Optimising sheet metal handling
(October 2006)
Small, automated sheet metal storage systems are straightforward and as a single or double tower solution, they ensure optimum use of the space available
Sheet metal working cell raises flexibility
(October 2006)
By integrating a fully automated sheet metal machining cell, a Swiss toll gate manufacturer aims to achieve perfect coordination and control of machine tool systems
UK injection moulding interest increases
(October 2006)
Injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK reports healthy growth in demand from UK moulders at the Plastics Design and Moulding Exhibition in Telford, UK
JJ Churchill Go 5 Axis with Matsuura
(October 2006)
Leading Aerospace Supplier Invests in MAM72-25V Twin Pallet
Facilities and Premises Management Seminars
(October 2006)
Running across two days at PEMEC 2006 will be a series of facilities and premises management seminars
Integrated ERP automates quoting to invoicing
(September 2006)
Automation with integrated ERP software provides total integration and automation from quoting through invoicing - for manufacturing environments - and offers ease of use and customization
FMS change name to Idhammar Systems Limited
(August 2006)
FMS Systems Limited have changed their name to Idhammar Systems Limited
FMS based on HMCs installed to machine wing ribs
(July 2006)
A FMS based on three 5-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centres and linked by a rail guided vehicle serving a nine-pallet handling and storage system machines wing ribs for Airbus A320
DNC software has new reporting engine
(June 2006)
Eighth version of direct numerical control software includes a new reporting engine and powerful nest view/part selection capabilities and can also handle multiple serial NC downloads simultaneously
Machine tool work handling firm to grow in UK, USA
(May 2006)
Fastems has announced new initiatives in 2006 to expand its operations in the UK and the USA and has appointed Steve Malone as UK sales manager, reporting to main board of directors, Finland
Orders for single parts simplified for CAD/CAM
(May 2006)
Latest component assembly order management software simplifies the creation of orders for single components or component assemblies stored in the Jetcam Expert CAD/CAM system
HMC works with automatic pallet handling
(May 2006)
At the German METAV machine tool show, Heller will demonstrate one of its MCi 16.1 horizontal machining centres working on the Fastems stand with automatic pallet handling and storage system
CMMS Seminar 6th June 2006
(May 2006)
Half-day seminar designed to assist senior engineers who are considering implementing or replacing a computerised maintenance management system
Bosch Rexroth place an order for Idhammar
(May 2006)
The global leader in Drive and Control systems, Bosch Rexroth, has placed an order for the Idhammar System from FMS Systems
Grinder replaces manual weld dressing, saves time
(April 2006)
A portal-type, twin-belt grinding machine, capable of working on fabrications up to 3m in length, has replaced manual weld dressing operations and nearly halved dressing time on some jobs
Tokopen streamlines TNT logistics
(March 2006)
Tokopen streamlines TNT logistics engineering operations for vehicle fleet maintenance
News on the 600 Centre, turnkey machining systems, FMS from 600 Centre
(February 2006)
From being the UK agency arm of The 600 Group, during the last 12 months the 600 Centre has grown to be one of the leading suppliers of turnkey engineered application based packages in the UK
Dairy Farmers of Britain expand use of Ctek2000
(February 2006)
DFoB has chosen to expand it's existing use of the Ctek2000 maintenance system from two sites to a further seven sites within the group