Flexible Manufacturing System
Product Code : EL-CACLE-10879
Flexible Manufacturing System (code EL-CACLE-10879) is a training prototype of an FMS, the integrated, computer-controlled system that combines CNC machine tools with material handling to process medium-sized volumes of a variety of parts. It comprises a CNC lathe and a CNC mill with servo motors, a gantry loading the lathe, a three-axis robotic arm loading the mill, a pallet conveyor or automated guided vehicle and an automatic storage and retrieval system.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Prototype of the flexible manufacturing systems used in industry |
| System | Integrated, computer controlled, automated; CNC machine tools with a material handling system |
| Production | Medium-sized volumes of a variety of parts processed simultaneously; method adaptable to changes in the product |
| Equipment | |
| CNC lathe | With servo motors |
| CNC mill | With servo motors |
| Lathe loading | Gantry for loading and unloading the CNC lathe |
| Mill loading | Three-axis robotic arm for loading and unloading the CNC mill |
| Loading arms | 2 axis for lathe / 3 axis for mill |
| Transport | Pallet conveyor / automated guided vehicle; linear shuttle conveyor |
| Storage | Automatic storage and retrieval system |
| Expansion | |
| CIM expansion | Can be expanded to computer integrated manufacturing by adding conveyor systems, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), an automated guided vehicle (AGV) and an assembly automation system |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Machine dimensions | 2200 × 1000 × 1400 mm (L × W × H, approx.) |
| Machine weight | Approx. 580 kg |
| Supply | |
| Product code | EL-CACLE-10879 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Flexible Manufacturing System Used For?
Flexible manufacturing brings machine tools, part handling and storage under one computer control so that a cell can switch between different parts without long changeovers, which suits medium batch production. With this prototype students follow a part from the automatic storage and retrieval system along the pallet conveyor or automated guided vehicle, see the gantry load it into the CNC lathe and the three-axis robotic arm transfer work to the CNC mill, and return finished parts to storage. They learn how the cell is scheduled and programmed, and how it could grow into a computer integrated manufacturing system with a CMM and assembly automation.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of systems required.
- CIM expansion — whether conveyor systems, a coordinate measuring machine, an automated guided vehicle or an assembly automation system are wanted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which machines make up the Flexible Manufacturing System?
It consists of a CNC lathe and a CNC mill with servo motors, a gantry for the lathe, a three-axis robotic arm for the mill, a pallet conveyor or automated guided vehicle and an automatic storage and retrieval system.
How are parts loaded into the machines?
A gantry loads and unloads the CNC lathe and a three-axis robotic arm serves the CNC mill; the loading arms are 2 axis for the lathe and 3 axis for the mill.
Can the system be expanded?
Yes. It can be developed into a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system by adding conveyor systems, a coordinate measuring machine, an automated guided vehicle and an assembly automation system.
What is a flexible manufacturing system?
It is an integrated, computer-controlled, automated manufacturing system in which CNC machine tools and material handling work together to process medium-sized volumes of different parts, adapting readily to product changes.
How much space does the system occupy?
As a complete training cell, the system takes up roughly 2200 × 1000 × 1400 mm and has a total weight of about 580 kg.
What should be stated when enquiring about this system from abroad?
An overseas enquiry should list the quantity, the destination country with its port or city, preferred delivery terms such as FOB or CIF, packing requirements and any tender reference number.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Flexible Manufacturing System at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its CAD and CAM laboratory machines and trainers go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other CAD and CAM lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of systems and any CIM expansion items needed and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Flexible Manufacturing System to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
