Layout and Production Planning of Virtual Cellular Manufacturing Systems for Mechanical Machining

Assessment of shop floor layouts in the context of process plans with alternatives

“…Arkat & Ghahve (2014) identified that most researches assumed that set-up times established in process plans are independent of production sequencing, thus being neglected or included in processing times, which simplifies the analysis but affects the outcome of the solution. Dakov et al (2010) emphasize the use of virtual cell layout in conjunction with process planning. They developed a theoretical model for the cellular arrangement based on workstations and an algorithm that elaborates the process planning simultaneously.…”

“…A virtual cell is not identifiable by a physical cluster, but by data files and processes within a production controller (Rheault et al, 1995). Dakov et al (2010) and Rabbani et al (2018) point out that VCMS (Virtual Cell Manufacturing Systems) were a first attempt at practical use for the concept of virtual cells. They mention as an important advantage of virtual cells over other layouts the almost unlimited adaptability to different production volumes without reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.…”

Sanal Hücresel Üretim Sistemi İçin Üretim Kontrol Sisteminin Belirlenmesi

“…Sanal hücresel üretim sistemleri (SHÜS) bu adaptasyonu sağlayabilmektedir. Ürün-makine ailelerinin oluşumuna izin verilen SHÜS' de makinelerin yerleşimleri değişmemekle birlikte sanal hücreler oluşturulmaktadır [6]. SHÜS' de hücreler ürün ailesine tahsis edilmekte ve zaman içerisinde bu tahsis değişmektedir.…”