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System level (FMS) FMC FMC II I FMC III (Type I) MC MC MC MC (Type II)
Machine tool Input terminal from flow line
Cell level (FMC) ATC Robot Output terminal from flow line
Swarf conveyor Inspection stand
Machine level Machine tool subsystem 1 N Material flow subsystem 1 2 M Concept of modular design of hierarchical type in FMS design.
Units of machine tool including ATC 1 N Units of material flow line 1 2 3 1 Cart Pallet 2 N (Auxiliary units) Swarf 1 conveyor N Figure 1-9
Unit level N (Units of transfer device)
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