In this paper, we develop a new mathematical model for a cyclic multiple-part type threemachine robotic cell problem. In this robotic cell a robot is used for material handling. The objective is finding a part sequence to minimize the cycle time (i.e.; maximize the throughput) with assumption of known robot movement. The developed model is based on Petri nets and provides a new method to calcul...

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...

This paper presents our work on the application of virtualreality simulation to the design of a production line for a mechanically-assembled product. The development of this simulation was undertaken as a part of the Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD. The major research problem is the partitioning and ana...

Effective movement of materials plays an important role in successful operation of any organization. Proper methods adopted for material movement are also crucial for the overall safety of the personnel involved in the manufacturing processes. Selection of the appropriate material handling equipment (MHE) is a vital task for improving productivity of an organization. In today’s technological er...

Supply chain management is the key to the success and playing a large role in the modern world in every manufacturing and service sector. The effectiveness of the material handling system has a valuable impact on the excellence of supply chain. Although this is a non-value adding process but, can’t be avoidable. Therefore, it is required to minimize the cost, time and effect of the material han...

Fast and dramatic changes in customer expectations, competition, and technology are creating an increasingly uncertain environment. To respond, manufacturers are seeking to enhance flexibility across the value chain. Manufacturing flexibility, a critical dimension of value chain flexibility, is the ability to produce a variety of products in the quantities that customers demand while maintainin...

In this paper, a mixed-integer linearized programming (MINLP) model is presented to design a group layout (GL) of a cellular manufacturing system (CMS) in a dynamic environment and considering production planning (PP) decisions. This model incorporates an extensive coverage of important manufacturing features used in the design of CMSs. There are also some features that make the presented model...