1. Facility Layout By: SRINATH.RAMAKRISHNAN

2. Types Of Layout: Process Layout. Product Layout. Fixed Position Layout. Cellular Manufacturing Layout. Combination Layout. 3. Process Layout Also called as Functional Layout , batch production layout. It involves grouping together of like machines in one dept. For Example: Engine lathes will be arranged in one dept, turrent lathes in 2nd dept and milling machines in 3rd dept. A qty of R.M is used in one machine which performs first operation .For next operation a different machine will be req. And at one time the material will be sent to separate building for operations. The main aim is to work is to be allotted to each dept. were no machine in any dept is idle.(this is much suited for intermittent type of production). 4. Principles The distance between depts should be short. Should be arranged with correct sequence.(melting , casting, rolling and twisting) Convenience for inspection and Supervision. 5. Advantages and Disadvantages Greater Flexibility in Production. Better Supervision is possible through specialization. Capacity for different lines can be easily increased. Better utilization of men , machines , equipments. Greater incentive to individual worker to increase his performance. 6. Disadvantages There is difficulty in movement of materials. This type of Layouts requires more floor space. Difficulty in production control. Production time is more(W.I.P) There is accumulation of W.I.P at different depts. 7. Product Layout Also called as straight-line layout or layout for serialized manufacture. It involves arrangement of machines in one line , depending upon the sequence of operations. Materials are fed in first machine and finished products come out in last machine. In between the W.I.P goods are transformed automatically form machine machine. Example: Sugar Mills. There are as many lines of machines if there is more than one line of production. This is suited for plants manufacturing standardized products on mass scale viz., chemical, paper, cement. 8. Principles All the tools & equipments should placed according to the sequence of operations. There should be no points where one crosses another. All operations including assembly ,testing , packing should be included in the line. 9. Advantages &Disadvantages Avoids production bottlenecks. There is economy in manufacturing time. Facilitates better production control. W.I.P is reduced. There is greater incentive to a group of workers to raise their level of performance. 10. Disadvantages It is too expensive. Difficulty in supervision. Expansion is also difficult. Any breakdown of equipment may disrupt the whole system. It is known for its inflexibility.