In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Transfer Lines 2. Objectives of Transfer Lines 3. Methods 4. Control 5. Performance. Introduction to Transfer Lines: The first step in factory automation was to automate the transportation of parts between various machines/ stations. An automated flow line or transfer line consists of several machines/work-stations linked by work handling devices [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Transfer Machine 2. Arrangements 3. Components and Accessories 4. Advantages of Transfer Machine 5. Disadvantages . Meaning of Transfer Machine: A transfer machine is an automatic machine which indexes or transfers the work piece and its fixture from station to station while many operations are performed on it. It could [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Automatic Machines 2. Methods of Automatic Machines 3. Classification. Meaning of Automatic Machines: Automatic machines are those machines in which both the work piece handling and the metal cutting operations are performed automatically. These machines have played an important role in increasing the production rate and have been in use [...]
The principle of working of the sliding head type single spindle automatic machine is explained by the sectional view of old type of machine as shown in Fig. 34.2. However some refinements have been carried out in it, but the working principle remains the same. This machine has been developed for manufacturing quantities of small precision components, and is often [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Turret Automatic Screw Machines 2. Stages of Turret Automatic Screw Machines. Meaning of Turret Automatic Screw Machines: Turret automatic screw machines is a type of automatic lathe is the logical development of the capstan lathe. These are actually automatic bar type turret lathes used for machining external and internal surfaces [...]