Assessing Shop Floor Layouts in the Context of Process Plans
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Description of the proposed method
Simulation model
With regard to the simulation model, this
task was divided into two stages. In the first stage, the production
orders of the batches of the parts are carried out, in which the
following activities are performed: generation of the parts’ features,
specification of the quantity of duplicate features, specification of
the batch size, specification of the demand type, generation of the
machining sequence, and calculation of the machining times. Chin emphasizes the importance of batch size analysis, evaluating different
strategies of batch sizes applied to virtual cells, seeking to reduce
manufacturing times.
In the second stage, the system is simulated
using the Arena software. The results obtained are stored in a
spreadsheet for later statistical analysis. The flowchart shown in
Figure 2 illustrates the stages and activities of the proposed method.
Figure 2 Stages and activities for performing the simulation.
