1.6 AN EXAMPLE OF A MAP IMPLEMENTATION

 

• One proposed MAP-compliant approach to computer integration is the introduction of an FMS into the plant-wide data communications network)

 

• All seven MAP layers reside and run on each board set of this board-level MPA interface

 

 

Table 2:

Legend

 

MRP

Material Requirements Planning

APT/CAD

Automatic Programmed Tool/

Computer-Aided Design

BR

Bridge

FMT

FMS Terminal

TS

Terminal Server

FMS DB

FMS Database

MHS

Material Handling System

TMS

Tool Management System

CMS

Coordinate Measuring System

TDP

Tool Data Panel

TGC

Tool Gage Control

PLC

Programmable Logic Control

LSC

Load Station Controller

VDT

Video Display Terminal

CNC

Computer Numerical Controller

RC

Robot Controller

CMC

Coordinate Measuring Control

ETG

Electronic Tool Gage

AS/RS

Automatic Storage/Retrieval System

L/UL

Load/Unload

AWC

Automatic Work Changer

CMM

Coordinate Measuring Machine