This paper describes the application of dynamic simulation to evaluate material handling resource utilization for a stamping plant in the automotive industry. The other objective of this study was evaluation of throughput relative to press schedules, shift patterns, the number of material handling resources (i.e. fork truck and tugger train drivers), and storage inventory levels. This dynamic s...

In this paper, we present a formulation of the plant layout problem where the objective is to minimize work-in-process. We show that the choice of layout has a direct impact on work-inprocess accumulation, manufacturing lead time, achievable throughput rates, and required material handling capacity. More importantly, we show that layouts generated using a queueing-based model can be very differ...

In this paper, we study the effect of batch sizes on performance of flexible manufacturing cells, where performance is evaluated in terms of flow-related measures such as part flow times, work-in-process levels, machine utilizations, and production rates. We introduce new analytical models that account for material handling, both discrete and continuous, and differentiate between process and tr...

This report describes a simulation study characterizing the advantages and disadvantages of implementing multiple load ports on metrology equipment in a semiconductor factory. Three methods of automated material handling (AMH) for 300 mm wafer carriers in four separate models were analyzed: Through Stocker, Point-to-Point, and Conveyor (slow and fast velocity). Parameters measured include idle ...

Rubber products industry is an important resource based industry sector in India. Over the last decade the rubber industry has witnessed a steady and strong growth. Rubber can be deformed to a high degree of strain in a reversible manner and this special property finds use in fields as diverse as transportation, material handling, health care, and sport and leisure activities. The book covers m...

Firstly, model of a 6-DOF articulate manipulator was set up in MATLAB, then kinematic analysis and simulation of this manipulator was studied. Secondly, it was found to acquire the desired configuration within the given time limits with irregular motion pattern along the end-effector path. Simulation results showed that the manipulator was capable of light material handling and transfer in an a...