Expt. No 01 Layout.pdf Workshop Layout Material Science
- 1. Experiment No 1: Draw a typical layout of workshop with arrangement of equipment’s considering a specific application. Aim: Draw a typical layout of workshop with arrangement of equipment’s. Objective: • Streamline workflow processes to reduce material handling and transportation time. • Minimize movement of both materials and workers, thereby increasing productivity. • Provide sufficient room for future expansion or addition of new equipment. Apparatus: Tape Measures, Marking Pens and Pencils, Graph Paper, Drawing Compass and Protractor, Drafting Table Introduction: • In a manufacturing organization, a job to be manufactured spends most of the time in moving and waiting. • For reduction of this moving and waiting time of jobs/parts, it is necessary to have proper layout and proper scheduling procedure. • Plant layout specifies the position of the overall arrangement of the various facilities such as equipment’s, material, manpower, materials handling, service facilities, and passage required to facilitate efficient operation of production system of the plant within the area of the site selected previously. • All the manufacturing facilities such as equipment’s, raw materials, machinery, tools, fixtures, workers, etc. are given a proper place in each workshop of the manufacturing plant. A good plant layout should meet the following basic requirement: 1. Efficient Workflow: The layout should facilitate a smooth flow of materials and information, minimizing bottlenecks and delays. 2. Space Utilization: Optimize the use of available space to maximize productivity while allowing for future expansion. 3. Safety: Ensure safety standards are met, with clear pathways, emergency exits, and proper placement of equipment to minimize hazards. 4. Flexibility: Design for adaptability to changes in production processes or product lines without significant disruption. 5. Accessibility: Ensure easy access to equipment and workstations for both personnel and materials.
- 2. 6. Minimized Handling: Reduce the need for excessive material handling to lower costs and improve efficiency. 7. Comfort: Create a comfortable working environment that promotes employee well-being and productivity. 8. Integration of Services: Include necessary services (like utilities and maintenance) in a way that supports operations without hindering workflow. 9. Compliance: Adhere to local regulations and industry standards related to operations, safety, and environmental considerations. Meeting these requirements helps ensure the plant operates smoothly and efficiently. Types of Layout: 1. Fix Position layout: A fixed-position layout is used when a product is too large or heavy to move through various stages of production. In this type of layout, the product remains stationary, and workers, materials, and equipment are brought to the site where the product is being assembled or processed. 2. Process Layout: A process layout, also known as a functional layout, groups similar processes or functions together. It is commonly used in manufacturing environments where products require various types of processing steps, and each step may need different equipment and skills. This type of layout is flexible and allows for handling a variety of products, making it suitable for custom or small batch production. 3. Line layout: A line layout, also known as a product layout, is designed for high-volume, mass production of standardized products. It involves arranging workstations and equipment in a linear sequence that matches the steps required to manufacture the product. This type of layout is highly efficient for producing large quantities of identical or very similar products.
- 3. 4. Combination Layout: A combination layout, also known as a hybrid layout, integrates elements of both process and product (line) layouts to optimize production processes. This layout is designed to handle a variety of products and production volumes, providing the flexibility of a process layout and the efficiency of a product layout. Combination layouts are commonly used in industries where there is a mix of mass production and custom orders or when there are multiple product lines requiring different processing steps
- 4. Sample Layout of Workshop
- 5. Task : Visit to any Manufacturing industry and create layout of workplace Students shall be given an opportunity to visit industry of their choice / reference, for this purpose. However, college can arrange visit of concerned students to nearby industries engaged in relevant hardware manufacturing (encompassing mechanical, automation, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, computers, etc.) Conclusion: Visiting a typical workshop reveals a well-structured environment where various sections are dedicated to specific tasks. This organization is essential for ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity