Assembly systems
There are various assembly systems are employed in industries classified in the following :
- Manual single stations assembly.
- Manual assembly line.
- Automated assembly systems.
1. Manual single station assembly :
In this type of systems the overall assembly process is done at one station. This type is generally used for the product that is complex in nature and production rate is depends on size of the product. The workplace consists of two or more workers depending on production rate and size of the product
Advantages :
- Assembly of product is completed in single work station.
- Space required is less as of single station is required.
- Complex products are manufactured.
Applications :
- Ship building
- Aircraft manufacturing
- Machine tools
- Industrial equipments
2. Manual assembly line :
In this type of system the assembly is done by moving the product ( sub assembly ) from one work station to another along the line. At each work station one (or) more human workers perform a portion of the total assembly work on the product by adding one (or) more components to the existing subassembly. It is best suited for low volume products that have high product variety. The product is completed when it comes out of the final station.
Advantages :
- Specialization of labour is achieved.
- Product flexibility.
- High volume of production.
Applications :
- Electrical and electronic equipment.
- Office equipment.
3. Automated assembly system :
Automated assembly refers to the use of mechanized and automated devices to perform the various functions in an assembly line (or) cell. This system performs a sequence of operations to combine multiple components in a single entity which can be a final product (or) subassembly.
Advantages :
- High product demand.
- Stable product design.
Types :
- Dail type assembly machine.
- In-line assembly machine.
- Carousel assembly machine.
- Single station assembly machine.
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