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Title:	Design of a material handling system for the automatic assembly of a shower head
Author:	Meherally, Irshad
View Online:	njit-etd1992-097 (xii, 105 pages ~ 2.7 MB pdf)
Department:	Manufacturing Engineering Division
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Manufacturing Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Sodhi, R. S. (Committee chair) Das, Sanchoy K. (Committee member) Kotefski, Steve (Committee member)
Date:	1992-10
Keywords:	Shower head CAD/CAM systems Assembly-line methods -- Automation Flexible manufacturing systems Materials handling
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	The design of a Material Handling System for the Shower Head assembly is proposed. The working principle of complete automation and individual workstation is presented using "I-DEAS" software. Alternative equipments and their usage in the automation of the assembly is also proposed. Custom made fixtures, workcarriers, orienters, magazines, part feeders are designed for the assembly. Analysis of design for assembly in terms of cost and efficiency is performed by generating a Coding System Technique.