A stochastic model of a reconfigurable manufacturing system Part 1: A framework

Zhao, Xuebing; Wang, Jiancai; Zhenbi, Luo

doi:10.1080/00207540050028098

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“…The configuration selection problem for single part flow line is to determine the number of stages, the number of paralleling machines and their types and the assignment of operations to each stage while the constraints are operations precedence, space, capacity and cost (Dou et al, 2009b). Xiaobo et al (2000a) presented a comprehensive framework for optimal configuration selection problem in RMS. Based on the framework the author's proposed three important issues for configuration selection problem.…”

Section: Optimal Configuration Selectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As per definition, RMS design starts with the formation of part families and there after the configuration of RMS develops in response to changes in the product functionality and capacity. Differing to this, Xiaobo et al (2000aXiaobo et al ( , 2000b defined and study an RMS which cater multiple part families. At the outset the RMS is built around a part family and subsequently in accordance with the upcoming new part families the existing system is reconfigured to suit the new requirements.…”

Section: Part Family Formationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Performance Issues in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System

Hasan¹,

Jain²,

K.Dinesh³

et al. 2014

DAAAM International Scientific Book 2014

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Section: Optimal Configuration Selectionmentioning

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Section: Part Family Formationmentioning

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Performance Issues in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System

Hasan¹,

Jain²,

K.Dinesh³

et al. 2014

DAAAM International Scientific Book 2014

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“…Then reconfigurable manufacturing appears as a response to the need to adapt manufacturing systems to external variations (like product demand) as well as internal variations of the own manufacturing system, in a quick and cost-effective way. Among the technologies that have been developed to obtain a high degree of reconfigurability in manufacturing systems are software technologies that use open architecture controllers that allow the reconfiguration of the devices, and machine tools hardware technologies, with modular blocks that allow the adaptation in capacity and functionality to current needs (Xiaobo, Jiancai & Zhenbi, 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A methodological approach for designing and sequencing product families in Reconfigurable Disassembly Systems

Eguía

Lozano

Racero

et al. 2011

JIEM

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Abstract:Purpose: A Reconfigurable Disassembly System (RDS) represents a new paradigm of automated disassembly system that uses reconfigurable manufacturing technology for fast adaptation to changes in the quantity and mix of products to disassemble. This paper deals with a methodology for designing and sequencing product families in RDS.Design/methodology/approach: The methodology is developed in a two-phase approach, where products are first grouped into families and then families are sequenced through the RDS, computing the required machines and modules configuration for each family. Products are grouped into families based on their common features using a Hierarchical Clustering Algorithm. The optimal sequence of the product families is calculated using a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming model minimizing reconfigurability and operational costs.Findings: This paper is focused to enable reconfigurable manufacturing technologies to attain some degree of adaptability during disassembly automation design using modular machine tools.Research limitations/implications: The MILP model proposed for the second phase is similar to the well-known Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) and therefore its complexity grows exponentially with the number of products to Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management -http://dx.doi. org/10.3926/jiem.2011.v4n3.p418-435 -419 -disassemble. In real-world problems, which a higher number of products, it may be advisable to solve the model approximately with heuristics.Practical implications: The importance of industrial recycling and remanufacturing is growing due to increasing environmental and economic pressures. Disassembly is an important part of remanufacturing systems for reuse and recycling purposes. Automatic disassembly techniques have a growing number of applications in the area of electronics, aerospace, construction and industrial equipment. In this paper, a design and scheduling approach is proposed to apply in this area.Originality/value: This paper presents a new concept called Reconfigurable Disassembly System, which represents disassembly systems with reusability, scalability, agility and reconfigurability features. These features and some specific costs are considered as part of the proposed methodology.

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“…Among those very few works, four parts of research papers [2,3,4,5] gave a thorough insight into RMS modelling. This particular research indicates the optimal configurations of the design, optimal selection policy in the utilization and performance measures in the improvement as the three important factors in a successful RMS implementation.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A wide range of literature has been devoted to this branch of thinking. Some of the works gave a general idea concerning RMS system [1] and in modelling the RMS itself [2,3,4,5], while others focus on a particular aspect of RMS, e.g. worker assignment [6,7,8,9], dynamic structuring [10,11,12,13].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%