Search

We describe a resource oriented modelling method for robotic flowshops and examplify it on a galvanic plant. We compare the process oriented modelling method with the resource oriented method. The resulting simulation tool can be used for the design of scheduling algorithms. Solutions can be found to compromise between the use of resources and productivity of the plant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Philosophy of flexible manufacturing cell dedicated for small batch production present production system that manipulates with workpieces and produce from semi products individual parts for concrete final products. Base of the complex automatic production is automation of technological process control, automatic transport, manipulation, feeding, workpiece and tool exchange. Industrial production develops, the new generation production systems – intelligent production systems. Development of new generation production machines and systems demand that they are equipped by adequate fixture devices. These fixture devices are developed with machine together, to don΄t decrease their production facilities and their time and performance utilizations. Efficiency of fixture device in automatized production systems underlie using efficiency of entire production systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The majority of actual production are small or middle batch character. Thence, using of flexible production systems has lot of advantages. Their new generation fixture devices different from classical fixtures not only by design but also by its properties. One from the ways of supplementary time reducing is an suitable fixture using and supplementary operations automation. Using of proper fixture will increase the production quality, the productivity and reduce the production costs. The fixture provide clamping of workpiece on machine desk, so as the workpiece have the right position toward tool. This position must be retain in machining time too. The fixture design are dependent on the batches of production. In small batches we use the fixtures designed from modular system and in large batches we can use the dedicated fixtures. Their new generation fixture devices different from classical fixtures not only by design but also by its properties. In standard production are mechanical peripheries (for example fixtures) controlled and monitored by operators. In automated production must these mechanical peripheries working in automated mode too. In time of work cycle these devices works automatically, without operator intervention and cooperate with other devices of production system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]