Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS): A Review

Today's manufacturing environment demands for manufacturing performance to accomplish the task in the stipulated time interval. Hence, flexibility of the manufacturing systems becomes an important issue which has led to the development of Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). This unique production system encapsulates various components such as a computer programmed machine tools, automated material handling systems, robots, and Inspection and self diagnostic facilities into a single production system. FMSs are recognized by the replacement of computer control set up of the hard mechanization generally found in exchange lines. The high venture required for a FMS and the capability of FMS as a key aggressive device makes it alluring to take part in exploring around there. This paper presents a review related to the various aspects of FMS. Articles underscoring numerous methodological points of view are basically audited. It is believed that this article results in bridging the gaps between the various crucial aspects required for its implementation.