Part flow control in a FMS with assembly subsystem

  • Lee, Young-Hae (Dept. of Industrial Eng., Hanyang University) ;
  • Iwata, K. (Dept. of Mechanical Eng. For Computer-Controlled Machinery, Osaka University)
  • 발행 : 1991.10.01

초록

One of the important problems concerning the efficient operation of an automated manufacturing system is the flow control problem. Most research papers about scheduling and control of a FMS consider fabrication, machining and assembly independently. In this paper an effective flow control strategy for a FMS with an assembly subsystem which may be called FMAS (Flexible Machining and Assembly System) is designed using the operation-oriented and, combined Push and Pull control method. The flow control system to be described here could meet production demands with a minimum makespan while satisfying assigned due-dates and keeping a low volume of work-in-process at the same time. The control mechanism also considers machine failures and rush jobs.

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