THE CITROEN FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

The CITROEN Flexible Manufacturing System has now been operating in production for some considerable time manufacturing prototype parts for the PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroen and Talbot). The objective of the system is to reduce costs by maximising machine utilisation and minimising manual intervention at the same time as improving product quality and improving lead times. This paper covers the analysis of requirements for 5 axes machining of a large range of components whilst making observations on the system based upon the first year's operation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 2. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Parker, S
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 15 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Costs; Flexibility; Lead time; Machining; Manufacturing; Quality control; Vehicle components
• Subject Areas: Finance; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399959
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84082, HS-038 499
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM