Title
Tool allocation in flexible manufacturing systems with tool alternatives
Abstract
In this paper, a heuristic approach for tool selection in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) is presented. The proposed approach utilizes the ratio of tool life over tool size (L/S) for tool selection and allocation. The proposed method selects tool types with high L/S ratios by considering tool alternatives for the operations assigned to each machine. The performance of the method is demonstrated in sample problems as static examples, as well as in a simulation study for further analysis. This study also presents a survey of several approaches related to loading and tool allocation problems in FMS, highlights the importance of tooling, and discusses the practical aspects of tool-oriented decision-making. An extended framework, which expands on the L/S concept, is also presented. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Department(s)
Technology and Construction Management
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2004.01.001
Keywords
Computer integrated manufacturing, Flexible manufacturing systems, Tool allocation, Tool management
Publication Date
8-1-2004
Recommended Citation
Buyurgan, Nebil, Can Saygin, and S. Engin Kilic. "Tool allocation in flexible manufacturing systems with tool alternatives." Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 20, no. 4 (2004): 341-349.
Journal Title
Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
