ISSN:
1572-9338
Keywords:
Machine interference
;
automated cells
;
robot service
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract This paper presents a simulation and an analytical modeling of the machine interference problem in manufacturing cells. Each machine experiences two types of stoppage which are to be served by a robot. Several combinations of the distributions of the stoppages, service distributions, and service disciplines are studied. We determine the optimal number of machines assigned to the robot under different operating conditions such that the expected total cost of the manufacturing cell is minimized.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02054749
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