Assembly Reliability Evaluation Method (AREM)

Suzuki, Tatsuya; Ohashi, Takahiro; Asano, M.; Arai, Tamio

doi:10.1016/s0007-8506(07)60518-6

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“…The house of assembly also introduces some QFD elements in the analysis. Furthermore there is a Japanese method for assembly automation analysis, the AREM [67]. This method relies on an expert evaluation of the automation solution.…”

Section: Design For Assembly Applied To Feeding Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cooperation of human and machines in assembly lines

2009

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Section: Design For Assembly Applied To Feeding Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cooperation of human and machines in assembly lines

2009

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“…Unlike the previous three methods, the Fujitsu Productivity Evaluation System allows designers to select parts similar to those envisioned for the product and then specify their assembly sequence (Suzuki et al 2003). The system promptly retrieves a library of sub-assemblies and their number of essential parts (stored by functional module), and evaluates the sub-assemblies to obtain the assembly time and cost.…”

Section: Product Dfamentioning

confidence: 99%

Time estimation method for manual assembly using MODAPTS technique in the product design stage

Cho

Lee

Park

2014

International Journal of Production Research

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This paper aims to propose an accurate and quick assembly time estimation method using the modular arrangement of predetermined time standards in the product design stage. It describes a classification of 2382 assembly operations that are incurred in manually assembling consumer electronics such as air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators, and a method of choosing representative motions comprising work elements by examining the frequency distribution of the assembly operation's motions. It then presents criteria for assigning time values associated with the movement of the representative motions using the design factors employed in design for assembly and the layout factors of an assembly line. A case study then presents the practicality of the method, the statistical results of which indicate that the proposed method would be accurate enough for practical purposes.

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“…Through trials, a relationship has been found to exist between this factor and actual assembly defects (Shibata et al 2001). Based on past developments with Hitachi's assembly evaluation method (Shimada et al 1992), the assembly reliability evaluation method is a new design-for-quality technique that allows assembly fault potential to be visualized (Suzuki et al 2001). The method involves a series of questions on the assembly shop conditions, relating to:…”

Section: Research In Designing For Assembly Qualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A fault rate coefficient can also be determined (Basic Fault Rate of Shop), which is closely related to a process capability index, C p (Suzuki et al 2001). Assembly or 'fit' capability indices FC p and FC pk have also been proposed by Zhang and Fang (1996).…”

Section: Research In Designing For Assembly Qualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Complexity measures also do not explicitly address component or assembly variability directly, although there has been some evidence to suggest that correlation exists between assembly time/number of assembly operations and defect levels (Brannan 1991). Suzuki et al (2001) discuss the variance of assembly operations such as in the achievement of component position and in joining. When this variance is larger than that allowed for the product structure or assembly process, a fault occurs.…”

Section: Assembly Operation Variabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Designing for assembly quality: strategies, guidelines and techniques

Booker

Swift

Brown

2005

Journal of Engineering Design

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of Bristol, UK ‡University of Hull, UK Component design decisions and choice of assembly technology ultimately impact on the final quality of a product. Problems may arise when a component's design puts limits on the technical performance of an assembly operation. Recently, efforts have been focused on predicting component quality levels through variability and process capability measures at the design stage, but the variability associated with assembly operations is rarely considered in the context of quality. This paper reviews the current assembly-orientated design techniques available to detect potential quality problems and identifies the key issues relating to assembly quality, including the relationship between the components, operations and assembly technologies used. An approach is presented for highlighting potential assembly variability problems early in the design process and its application is demonstrated through the use of an industrial case study.

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Assembly Reliability Evaluation Method (AREM)

Cited by 27 publications

References 3 publications

Cooperation of human and machines in assembly lines

Cooperation of human and machines in assembly lines

Time estimation method for manual assembly using MODAPTS technique in the product design stage

Designing for assembly quality: strategies, guidelines and techniques

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