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Chapter 7 - Cellular Manufacturing Systems Cellular Manufacturing Systems A recent development in manufacturing technology has given rise to a manufacturing concept known as Manufacturing Systems/Cells, or Cellular Manufacturing Systems. These systems of integrated industrial machines, linked by a material handling system and operated by (controlled by) a programmable electronic system (computer) are capable of manufacturing discrete parts or assemblies. The safety of employees exposed to these systems is of first order importance. Because a system is to be safeguarded it is logical that a system hazard analysis will yield the parameters of the safeguarding system required. Figures 73 through 75 depict typical cellular system concepts and safeguarding considerations. ANSI B11.20-1991, should be referred to for assistance when a cellular manufacturing system is envisioned. Figure 73. Typical manufacturing system/cell using a robot as the material handling system showing perimeter marking/barrier, fixed barriers with interlocked gates, presence sensing devices, warning devices, and additional system emergency stop devices. Figure 74. Manufacturing system composed of several cells. Figure 75. Areas to be considered for safeguarding.  Chapter 8
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