This work presents a methodology for web-based manufacturing management and control. It is a part of the WebMachining distributed manufacturing environment, which encompasses three manufacturing systems in Brazil: a Flexible Manufacturing Cell in Brasilia, a Flexible Manufacturing System in Joinville, and a Lathe in Florianopolis. The methodology includes planning, scheduling, control and remote manufacturing. The remote customer uses the environment to design and manufacture the parts, and an ERP software previews which manufacturing system will produce the ordered part. Also, the implementation aspects of a Web-based Shop Floor Controller for the FMC in Brasilia are presented in this paper.
['L N José de Souza', 'Evandro Leonardo Silva Teixeira', 'Alberto J. Alvares', 'João Carlos Espíndola Ferreira']
An internet-oriented management and control system in a distributed manufacturing environment