What Are the Different Types of Production Line Design?

In the manufacturing process of machine parts, the processing steps of the workpiece are reasonably arranged on several machine tools, and they are connected into a whole by a conveying device and an auxiliary device. Under the function of the conveying device, the workpiece to be processed is processed according to its process Through the processing equipment in order to complete all the processing tasks of the workpiece, such a production line is called a mechanical processing production line.

Machining production line

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In the manufacturing process of machine parts, the processing steps of the workpiece are reasonably arranged on several machine tools, and they are connected into a whole by a conveying device and an auxiliary device. Under the function of the conveying device, the workpiece to be processed is processed according to its process flow. Sequentially pass each processing equipment to complete all the processing tasks of the workpiece. Such a production line is called mechanical processing

According to the specific conditions of the workpiece being processed, technological requirements, technological process, productivity, and degree of automation, the structure and complexity of automatic lines often differ greatly, but regardless of their complexity, mechanical processing production lines generally consist of: processing equipment , Process equipment, conveying system, auxiliary system and control system.

There are many different types of machining lines, which can be classified according to their different characteristics.

(I) Classification by processing equipment that composes the production line

1. General machine tool production line. The general machine tool production line mainly uses a general machine tool, a semi-automatic general machine tool, or an automated general machine tool. This type of production line has a short build cycle, low manufacturing cost, and fast results, and is generally suitable for processing simpler workpieces.

2. Special machine tool production line. The special machine tool production line mainly adopts special machine parts designed and manufactured by the combination of machine tools. This type of production line has a long design and manufacturing cycle, high cost, but high productivity, and is suitable for processing special and complex components.

3. Flexible manufacturing production line. This type of production line consists of highly automated multifunctional processing equipment (such as CNC machine tools, machining centers, etc.), material conveying systems and computer control systems. This type of production line has a small number of equipment, and is mainly used for small batches, many varieties, and rapid changes in the production of parts. However, the establishment of such a production line requires large investment and high technical requirements.

(II) Classification by production type

1. Special production line for mass production. The dedicated line for mass production is divided into a single product fixed-beat production line and a single product non-fixed beat production line.

2. Variety batch production line. Multi-variety batch variable production lines are divided into group product adjustable production lines and flexible manufacturing production lines.

(III) Classification by equipment connection method

1. Rigid connection production line. In this type of production line, the workpiece transfer device transfers the workpiece from one station to the next. There is no workpiece storage device between each station. If one station stops working for some reason, the entire line stops working.

2. Flexible connection production line. There are workpiece storage devices between several stations in the production line, which can store a certain number of workpieces. If one station stops working for some reason, the upper and lower stations can still work. ^[1]