AN INTRODUCTION TO, AND DISCUSSION OF, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADVANCED AMALGAMATED AGILE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Authors

  • Roscoe Roy Peter McLean University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Glen Bright University of KwaZulu-Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/29-4-1618

Keywords:

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, Flexible Fixturing, Advanced Manufacturing

Abstract

The paradigm of reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMSs) is still relatively new in implementation, even though research into the subject has been ongoing for over 15 years. Many supporting technologies are needed to make RMSs feasible, including the addition of flexible fixturing. This paper investigates and discusses the effect of adding flexible fixturing to the reconfigurable paradigm, and proposes solutions to problems that are inherent in RMSs and in the addition of flexible fixturing.

Author Biographies

Roscoe Roy Peter McLean, University of KwaZulu-Natal

PhD Eng (Mechanical) Student

Glen Bright, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Academic Leader - Mechanical Engineering

Professor of Mechatronics, Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Systems

James Fulton Chair in Mechanical Engineering

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Published

2018-12-10

How to Cite

McLean, R. R. P., & Bright, G. (2018). AN INTRODUCTION TO, AND DISCUSSION OF, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADVANCED AMALGAMATED AGILE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 29(4), 103–115. https://doi.org/10.7166/29-4-1618

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 4 (2018)

Section

General Articles

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