Using computer simulation to compare tool delivery systems in an FMC

Author

Hedlund, Eric P. ; Davis, Wayne J. ; Webster, Peter L.

Author_Institution

Ingersoll-Rand Co., Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

9-12 Dec 1990

Firstpage

641

Lastpage

645

Abstract

In the implementation of a flexible manufacturing cell (FMC), it is uncertain whether the proposed tool delivery system will be able to perform adequately. In order to determine the system´s adequacy, along with the resulting efficiency of shop floor operations, a simulation has been performed. Tool transfer and job scheduling strategies were developed to aid in improving the flow of parts and tools on the shop floor. In addition, a series of output screens was developed for use during the simulation runs to verify the simulation and control strategies being used

Keywords

control system analysis computing; digital simulation; flexible manufacturing systems; machine tools; scheduling; computer simulation; control strategies; efficiency; flexible manufacturing cell; job scheduling strategies; output screens; parts flow; shop floor operations; system adequacy; tool delivery systems; tool transfer strategies; Assembly; Automatic control; Computer simulation; Fixtures; Flexible manufacturing systems; Job shop scheduling; Parallel robots; Rails; Robotics and automation; Virtual manufacturing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Simulation Conference, 1990. Proceedings., Winter

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-911801-72-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WSC.1990.129591

Filename

129591