A mechanized assembly system Its influence on component design and tolerances

To be successful in mechanized assembly, one has to realize that it is an attempt to replace, by a mechanical device, the skill and judgement of a human assembler. Although a low value of operator involvement can be achieved, complete non-involvement is not economically viable. This is owing to the...

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Published in:International journal of production research 1978-01, Vol.16 (1), p.63-75
Main Authors: HEGINBOTHAM, W. B., TEWARI, N. K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:To be successful in mechanized assembly, one has to realize that it is an attempt to replace, by a mechanical device, the skill and judgement of a human assembler. Although a low value of operator involvement can be achieved, complete non-involvement is not economically viable. This is owing to the high cost of sophisticated devices necessary to take complete account of the faults which can occur due to random combinations of system accuracy and component quality. This paper is concerned with: (a) positioning accuracy of the system used: (6) the dimensional quality of the components to be handled; and (c) the effect of interaction between simple magazines and the component inaccuracies as in (b) and the way the component is gripped and transported by the system.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/00207547808930000