Abstract
This paper presents the development of an optimization and a computer-simulation model to evaluate the process plans of a manufacturing center by analyzing the effect of tool failure on system performance. The GPSS/PC simulation program that is used in this study has been built with variables, functions and matrices so that many experiments could be conducted with the model. Sensitivity analysis is presented and the developed model has proven to be useful in determining optimum sequencing of parts for various operating policies.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 73-89 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Software
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
Keywords
- Manufacturing centers
- sequencing of parts
- tool availability
- tool-failure
- tool-life