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:
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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