As has already been stated, the primary objective of a layout is “to arrange a plant in a logical order, from the beginning of the job to the end.” We have also noted that for the majority of production plants, layout is a process of flow. In our “arranging the plant,” equipment positioning relative to other pieces of equipment, is the pivotal area of our concentration. Because every shop differs in some way as to the physical area allotted for equipment, this manual will not attempt to address specific arrangements.
The following suggestions, should, however, be looked at with the …