Introduction
RMS characteristics and principles
RMS combines advantages of dedicated lines and flexible systems
Core characteristics and principles of RMS
Tab.1 Core characteristics of RMS |
Characteristic | Interpretation |
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Scalability (design for capacity changes) | The capability of modifying production capacity by adding or removing resources and/or changing system components |
Convertibility (design for functionality changes) | The capability of transforming the functionality of existing systems and machines to fit new production requirements |
Diagnosability (design for easy diagnostics) | The capability of real-time monitoring the product quality, and rapidly diagnosing the root-causes of product defects |
Customization (flexibility limited to part family) | System or machine flexibility around a part family, obtaining thereby customized flexibility within the part family |
Modularity (modular components) | The compartmentalization of operational functions into units that can be manipulated between alternative production schemes |
Integrability (interfaces for rapid integration) | The capability of integrating modules rapidly and precisely by hardware and software interfaces |