Solution of scheduling problems of job-shop type FMS with alternative machine tools

FMS is now expected as one of the measures to cope with the recent requirements for the production. To elevate the performance of the FMS, it is necessary to establish its design methodology by which the flexibility and compatibility of the system functions can be determined. In this regard, one of...

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Published inComputers & industrial engineering Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 241 - 245
Main Author Abdin, M.F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Elsevier Ltd 1986
Pergamon Press Inc
Subjects
Algorithms
Breakdowns
CIMS
computer simulation
Flexible manufacturing systems
FMS
FMS simulation
Job shops
Machine tools
manufacturing system
Scheduling
Simulation
computer simulation
Scheduling
CIMS
manufacturing system
FMS simulation
FMS
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ISSN0360-8352
1879-0550
DOI10.1016/0360-8352(86)90086-0

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Summary:FMS is now expected as one of the measures to cope with the recent requirements for the production. To elevate the performance of the FMS, it is necessary to establish its design methodology by which the flexibility and compatibility of the system functions can be determined. In this regard, one of the most important technical subjects is how to solve problems arising from machine breakdown to ensure optimum use of the system performance. This paper deals with a scheduling problem of a job-shop type FMS with machine breakdown, taking into account alternative machine tools for each machining process of parts. The problem is solved by a discrete event simulation using SLAM II simulation language. Performance of the system is measured in terms of the machine utilization, mean flow time, total production, number of workpieces in-progress, and makespan.
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ISSN:0360-8352
1879-0550
DOI:10.1016/0360-8352(86)90086-0