AUTOMATION AND ITS REQUIREMENTS

This paper brings out developments in the application of Automation as we use it in the Automotive Industry, It covers the requirements for Automation, such as alert Management, Proper Machine Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Tool Control, Safety, and the Reallocation of Manpower. Each of these items is presented in general so that the reader will obtain an overall knowledge of the factors involved. It points out those problems which face the manufacturer using Automation and traces the development of an Automation Program. It summarizes the advantages of more efficient use of machine tools, safety, increased production, quality and reduced manual labor for the machine operator and, also some of the disadvantages which have occurred.