Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system

Nowadays, the market trend has been demanding increased diversity in product offerings, along with frequent updates to each product. This in turn is influencing manufacturing to invest in more flexible equipment for new programs. The report will emphasis on the interaction between the human and m...

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Main Author: Norqadrulnida Zakaria
Other Authors: Bhuvenesh Rajamony, Prof. Madya Dr (Advisor)
Format: Learning Object
Language:English
Published: Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2008
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Online Access:http://dspace.unimap.edu.my/xmlui/handle/123456789/2360
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spelling my.unimap-23602009-08-14T06:42:32Z Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system Norqadrulnida Zakaria Bhuvenesh Rajamony, Prof. Madya Dr (Advisor) Machinery in the workplace System identification Flexible manufacturing systems Automation Human engineering Work environment Ergonomics Nowadays, the market trend has been demanding increased diversity in product offerings, along with frequent updates to each product. This in turn is influencing manufacturing to invest in more flexible equipment for new programs. The report will emphasis on the interaction between the human and machine for which in this case it focus on Flexible Manufacturing System in UniMAP laboratory. It will cover the ergonomics feature in the UniMAP flexible manufacturing system lab and also the working behavior of the human working in this work environment. The element of the flexible manufacturing system such as the robotic arm, CNC machine, conveyer, pallet, and storage rack will be define to identify the areas of human involvement in the system. It is crucial to study on the human posture because the working behavior will tend to affect the performance of the workers. The idea behind ergonomics is to reduce physical strain by designing or modifying the work station, work methods, and tools in an attempt to eliminate excessive stress and strain, reduce awkward postures and to decrease the number of repetitive motions needed to get the job done. Particular emphasis is also placed on the design of the human-machine interface to ensure increase safety and usability of equipment and the removal of harmful stresses. 2008-10-09T14:13:43Z 2008-10-09T14:13:43Z 2008-01 Learning Object http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2360 en Universiti Malaysia Perlis School of Manufacturing Engineering
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topic Machinery in the workplace
System identification
Flexible manufacturing systems
Automation
Human engineering
Work environment
Ergonomics
spellingShingle Machinery in the workplace
System identification
Flexible manufacturing systems
Automation
Human engineering
Work environment
Ergonomics
Norqadrulnida Zakaria
Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system
description Nowadays, the market trend has been demanding increased diversity in product offerings, along with frequent updates to each product. This in turn is influencing manufacturing to invest in more flexible equipment for new programs. The report will emphasis on the interaction between the human and machine for which in this case it focus on Flexible Manufacturing System in UniMAP laboratory. It will cover the ergonomics feature in the UniMAP flexible manufacturing system lab and also the working behavior of the human working in this work environment. The element of the flexible manufacturing system such as the robotic arm, CNC machine, conveyer, pallet, and storage rack will be define to identify the areas of human involvement in the system. It is crucial to study on the human posture because the working behavior will tend to affect the performance of the workers. The idea behind ergonomics is to reduce physical strain by designing or modifying the work station, work methods, and tools in an attempt to eliminate excessive stress and strain, reduce awkward postures and to decrease the number of repetitive motions needed to get the job done. Particular emphasis is also placed on the design of the human-machine interface to ensure increase safety and usability of equipment and the removal of harmful stresses.
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title Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system
title_short Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system
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title_fullStr Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system
title_full_unstemmed Ergonomics study and analysis of flexible manufacturing system
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publisher Universiti Malaysia Perlis
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