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3-2-2 Production Process
In the production process, the production line is organized according to the production plan, and products are thus manufactured. At this time, the activities that are performed manually and those that can be substituted by machines are clearly identified. The productivity should be improved by performing automatic production management as much as possible.
[Example of automatic production management]
- • NC (Numerical Control) machine tool
This is a machine tool that is controlled by giving instructions on the usage path of the tool for a work piece and the work process necessary for processing on the basis of corresponding numerical information. - • Automatic monitoring equipment
This is equipment for monitoring the operational status and production status (e.g., whether or not the production quantity is as planned) of a production line automated by industrial robots. - • Automated guided vehicle
This is a vehicle (e.g., fork lift) that performs unmanned transport of raw materials and products by using a magnetic marker (i.e., a mark that emits magnetism) installed on the floor area. - • Automated warehouse
This is an unmanned warehouse that automatically controls the equipment (e.g., belt conveyors) used to transport goods in the warehouse. It also includes warehouses that link with the inventory management function and manage the actual number of pieces.
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