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Optimal cost design of flow lines with reconfigurable machines for batch production.
- Source :
- International Journal of Production Research; May2020, Vol. 58 Issue 10, p2937-2952, 16p, 5 Color Photographs, 10 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Modular reconfigurable machines offer the possibility to efficiently produce a family of different parts. This paper formalises a cost optimisation problem for flow lines equipped with reconfigurable machines which carry turrets, machining modules and single spindles. The proposed models take into account constraints related to: (i) design of machining modules, turrets, and machines, (ii) part locations, and (iii) precedence relations among operations. The goal is to minimise equipment cost while reaching a given output and satisfying all the constraints. A mixed integer programming model is developed for the considered optimisation problem. The approach is validated through an industrial case study and extensive numerical experiments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207543
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Production Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 143154110
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2020.1716092