ISSN:
1572-9370
Keywords:
robot
;
cell
;
machine tending
;
recursion model
;
transient operations
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract This article presents an efficient algorithm for applying the recursion modeling approach to describe the transient operation of cellular production/assembly systems that incorporate features such as finite buffers, job-shop routing, lot sequencing, and material handling. Tests evaluate the approximation method relative to number of machines at a station, capacity of input/output buffers, degree of balance among station processing times, and sequencing rule. Furthermore, the method is demonstrated in application to a hypothetical industrial setting that involves the assembly of electronic circuit cards in a facility composed of several cells. All tests indicate that the method gives accurate estimates of transient performance within reasonable runtime. In comparison with earlier recursion models, this research incorporates a number of new features (see list above), improves the accuracy of approximation, and facilitates implementation with a new, more efficient algorithm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01313697
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