1 an open structure that gives shape and support to something, such as the transverse stiffening ribs of a ship's hull or an aircraft's fuselage or the skeletal beams and uprights of a building. 2 an enclosing case or border into which something is fitted.
Metal; Ferrous Metal; Austenitic; Cast Iron. Material Notes: Type CRS is an austenitic material with graphite in the nodular form. It conforms to ASTM designation A439-60T and provides much higher strength than type CR with excellent resistance to corrosion, wear and heat.
Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS. What is a 'Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS'. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a method for producing goods that is readily adaptable to changes in the product being manufactured, in which machines are able to manufacture parts and in the ability to handle varying levels of production.