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ENGINEERS HANDBOOK
FOURTH EDITION
VOLUME IX
MATERIAL AND PART HANDLING
IN MANUFACTURING
Philip E
E.. Mitchell, CMfgT
Handbook Editor
PREFACE
The first edition, published as the Tool Engineers Handbook in 1949, established a useful and authoritative editorial format that was successfully expanded and improved on in the publication of highlyacclaimed subsequent editions. Further expansion of the Handbook is needed because of advances in
manufacturing technology, increasing competitive pressure, and a significant diversification of information requirements for modern manufacturing.
Although greatly expanded and updated to reflect the latest in manufacturing technology, the coverage process in this edition is deeply rooted in the heritage of previous editions. Earlier volumes constituted a unique compilation of practical data detailing the specification and use of modern manufacturing
equipment and processes. Other volumes in this Handbook series include: Volume I, Machining, published in 1983; Volume II, Forming, in 1984; Volume III, Materials, Finishing and Coating, in 1985;
Volume IV, Quality Control and Assembly, in 1987; Volume V, Manufacturing Management, in 1989;
Volume VI, Design for Manufacturability, in 1992; Volume VII, Continuous Improvement, in 1993; and
Volume VIII, Plastic Part Manufacturing, in 1996.
The scope of this edition is multifaceted, offering a ready reference source of authoritative manufacturing information for daily use by engineers, managers, and technicians, yet providing significant coverage of the fundamentals of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for study by the novice
engineer or student. Uniquely, this blend of coverage has characterized the proven usefulness and reputation of SME Handbooks in previous editions and continues in this edition to provide the basis for
acceptance across all segments of manufacturing.
In this, and other TMEH volumes, in-depth coverage of all subjects is presented in an easy-to-read
format. Each chapter has an extensive bibliography compiled to provide further user resources. A comprehensive index cross-references all subjects, facilitating quick access to information. The liberal use of
drawings, graphs, and tables also speeds information gathering and problem solving. Equations are included to show how different factors relate to each other and are used as a practical tool for quantifying
portions of the manufacturing process.
The contributors and reviewers are listed at the beginning of each chapter. No written words of
appreciation can sufficiently express the special thanks due to these professionals. Their work is deeply
appreciated by the Society; but more importantly, their contributions will undoubtedly serve to advance
the understanding of manufacturing throughout industry and will certainly help spur major productivity
gains in the years ahead. Industry as a whole will be the beneficiary of their dedication. Much effort was
made to acknowledge other material used in the handbook and is listed in the reference section of each
chapter.
Philip E. Mitchell, CMfgT
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CONTENTS
VOL
UME IXMA
TERIAL AND PPART
ART HANDLING IN MANUF
ACTURING
OLUME
IXMATERIAL
MANUFA
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................ v
Symbols and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... xvii
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Chapter 5Logistics
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Ordering and Receiving Processes ............................................................................................................ 5-1
Determining What, When, and How Much to Order/Placing Traditional Orders/Receiving/
Electronic Data Interchange for Ordering
Shipping to Meet Customer Expectations ................................................................................................... 5-7
Lean Manufacturing and JIT/Shipping/Supplier Responsibilities/Trading Partnerships
EDI Service Providers .............................................................................................................................. 5-10
Inventory Management .......................................................................................................................... 5-11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................ 5-12
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Chapter 15Metalcutting
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 15-1
Considerations for Automated Machine Loading/Automation Issues
Bandsawing ........................................................................................................................................... 15-2
Automating Infeed and Outfeed/Application Examples
Bar Work ................................................................................................................................................ 15-3
Bar Feeding and Loading Systems/Cut Feeding/Bar Loading of Centerless Grinders
Chucking Work ...................................................................................................................................... 15-8
Gantry Loading/Gantry Applications for Horizontal Chucking/Gantry Applications Other than
Turning/Robot Loading/Simple Loaders for Lathes/Vertical Chucking
Prismatic Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 15-26
Pallets and Pallet Loading Systems/Small Pallets for Electrical Discharge Machining
and Other Uses
High-volume Systems ........................................................................................................................... 15-30
Synchronous Transfer Lines/Asynchronous Transfer Lines/Transfer Line Flexibility/Application: Simulating an Engine Plant
Cutting Tool Management .................................................................................................................... 15-35
Computerized Tool Management/Automatic Storage Equipment for Tools/Automated Tool
Delivery and Loading/Application: Machining Cell Tool Management
Chip Management ............................................................................................................................... 15-37
Rapid Accumulation of Chips/Stand-alone Primary Chip Handling/Chip Processing/Continuous
Chip Processing/Stand-alone Chip Wringers/Central Chip Handling Systems/Cold Briquetting
Coolant Filtration Management ............................................................................................................ 15-40
High-pressure Coolant Systems/Space Planning/Future Trends
Chapter 18Assembly
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 18-1
Understanding the Application/Sizing the Equipment/Justifying the Automation Project/
Considerations for Parts
Automated Parts Supply Systems ............................................................................................................. 18-2
Basic Hopper/Movable-wall Hoppers/Hopper-elevator Combination/Bulk Feeder Supply/
Coil Spring Hopper/Wire Form Hoppers/Portable Hoppers/Liners
Parts Orientation Equipment ................................................................................................................... 18-5
Vibratory Bowl Feeders/Orienting on Linear Vibratory Conveyors/Linear Fiber Vibratory Feeders/
Horizontal Belt Feeders/Centrifugal Feeders/Hopper Elevators/Precision Rolls/
Drum Feeders/Sensing/Part Quality
Oriented Parts Transfer ......................................................................................................................... 18-13
Gravity Tracks/Linear Vibratory Feeders/Belts with Guides/Tube Transfer/Chain Transfer
Oriented Parts Placement ..................................................................................................................... 18-14
Gravity Tracks/Force Feeding into Pockets Using Linear Feeders/Reciprocating Plunger and Jaw
Combinations/Pick-and-place Mechanisms/Robots/Fastener Devices
Assembly Machines and Systems .......................................................................................................... 18-15
Qualification of Parts/Rate Comparisons for Assembly Systems/Operator-assisted Workstation/
Synchronous AssemblyRotary Index Table/Synchronous AssemblyCarousel/Linear
Asynchronous Assembly/Asynchronous Pallet Loop SystemsLevel One/Asynchronous Pallet Loop
SystemsLevel Two/Summary
Pneumatic Devices for Automation ........................................................................................................ 18-21
Application Criteria/Grippers/Rotary Actuators/Multimotion Actuators/Powered Slides/Cylinders/
Escapements, Switches, and Sensors
Flexible Automation for Assembly ......................................................................................................... 18-23
Flexible Parts Feeders/Flexible Assembly Systems
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