Bi-Dimensional Simulation Tool of Elementary Motions on a Sewing Workstation

Abstract

In these times of rising costs, increasing competition, and falling sales prices in the garment industry, it is of particular importance that productivity is maximized. This research is focused on the design and development of a tool that can simulate elementary gestures and movements on a sewing workstation and calculate the expected time of each operation using the GSD method which is the adequate predetermined motion time system for the sewn products and apparel industries. The digital simulation of gestures and postures of the operator was possible by using bi-dimensional human digital model, but it is still relatively complex due to the variety and complexity of the human behavioral states.