10.6 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 |
