Factory Automation Competition Game Manual 2024-25

FACTORY AUTOMATION COMPETITION

The intention of a Production Run is to have Product sorted into orders of like Products with any Defective Products removed and fixed. Packaged Product will be moved into an Elevated Storage Zone until Orders are needed to be filled, then Orders will be placed and filled by pulling Packages from the Elevated Storage Zone and Shipped. When designing your automated system, consider the possibility that your Product could be fragile and needs to be packed, handled, and shipped with care. Any Product that is just dropped or thrown off of the Workcell will be considered a Mishandled Product.

Safety Rules

S1: Each Workcell must contain a functioning Emergency Stop Button.

S2: Students must keep their hands outside the Workcell while the Workcell is running. Refer to <G5> if anything needs to be removed or fixed on the Workcell during a Production Run.

S3 : It is highly recommended that all Team members wear safety glasses while working on the Workcell.

S4 : Before attempting a Production Run, do a visual safety inspection to prevent damage to operators and equipment.

S 5 : Always power off the Workcell before making any adjustments.

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