Methodology for the design and control of flexible manufacturing cells. (24th June 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Luis, C.; Blanco, J.; Sebastian, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer applications technology. Volume 24:Number 2(2005)
• Page Start: 68
• Page End: 74
• Publication Date: 2005-06-24
• Subjects: flexible manufacturing systems -- FMS design -- flexible manufacturing cells -- FMC control -- automated manufacturing -- manufacturing control -- batch manufacturing -- part selection -- machine loading; Technology -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8091

Abstract

The design of a flexible manufacturing system involves a complex process in which it is necessary to take into account many factors, and hence a more simple configuration has been developed as a first step in the global control of a manufacturing system. The configuration is based on cellular concept. Therefore, manufacturing cells are the bases for developing flexible manufacturing systems. In this paper, a methodology for developing flexible manufacturing cells is proposed, which integrates a series of methods and activities that characterise the implementation of manufacturing cells in typical operation systems. Also a deterministic model for batch manufacturing and part selection is proposed.