- SPM is designed specifically for exact requirement of component to be processed or machined.
- It is used to manufacture special type of products.
- Generally used in mass production environment.
- SPM tools are designed to perform special machining operations, usually for production purposes.Examples include gear-cutting and gear-grinding machines, leak testing, bush pressing,pic and placing and etc.,
ADVANTAGES:
- Increase in productivity.
- Less time consuming.
- Reduces maintenance and servicing cost.
- Increase in production rate and tool life.
- Less complicated.
- High durability.
- Effective in mass production.
LIMITATIONS:
- High initial investment.
- Less flexible.