Product Family Formation for Reconfigurable Assembly Systems

Kashkoush, Mohamed; ElMaraghy, Hoda A.

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2014.01.131

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“…Keeping in view the precedence constraints and good manufacturing practice, number of setups obtained for example part are three and setup sequence is {(1), (5,6), (2,3,7,4)} and corresponding TADs are {(-Z), (+X or -X), (-Z)}. In a similar manner grouping of features, setups and machining operation sequences within each setup and setup sequencing is done for the second part.…”

Section: Proposed Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Galan et al [5] has adopted an approach based on product modularity, compatibility, commonality, reusability and product demand for product family formation. Kashkoush [6] used product assembly sequence tree, parts commonality in the product and its demand similarity coefficients for product family formation. Abdi [11] used operation sequence based similarity coefficients to develop part families.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Framework for Part Families Associated with Setup Sequence Based Similarity in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System / Cellular Manufacturing System

Ali¹,

Baqai²,

Butt³

et al. 2018

IJMMM

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The configurations of reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) evolved around market requirements and corresponding manufacture capabilities, exploiting all available resources. Similar products / parts families are grouped together and requires a specific manufacturing configuration in term of setups and respective tools changes in RMS. The recognition of minimum number of setup changes in multi parts production and its application for part family formation is an important step in RMS. In the present work, a novel method has been developed for recognition of minimum number of part setups with tool change options for calculation of similarity relation of parts, keeping in view the precedence constraints, machining constraints and good manufacturing practices. Bypass moves and idle machines in setup sequencing (BMIMS) similarity coefficient based on setup sequence of parts has been developed on the basis of Longest common subsequence (LCS) for setup sequences. The developed coefficient of similarity was compared for analysis with the existing similarity/distance coefficients, already available in literature. The average linkage clustering algorithm has been applied for classification of example parts using this similarity coefficient. The developed methodology is useful for RMS as well as for cellular manufacturing system. Index Terms-Reconfigurable manufacturing system, part family formation, feature grouping, setup sequence, similarity coefficient.

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Section: Proposed Methodologymentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework for Part Families Associated with Setup Sequence Based Similarity in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System / Cellular Manufacturing System

Ali¹,

Baqai²,

Butt³

et al. 2018

IJMMM

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“…The reconfiguration of manufacturing processes can be described as the flexibilities involving possible adaptations of part/product flows within the plant, i.e. modification of their routing and sequencing on production equipment [17,54,55]. Moreover, the reconfiguration of plant layout is related to flexibilities involving dynamic modification and organization of locations of machines (e.g., series, parallel, or hybrid configurations), storage buffers, manufacturing cells, and circulation paths for transportation equipment and personnel within the plant [56][57][58][59].…”

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Virtual Reality-Based Engineering Education to Enhance Manufacturing Sustainability in Industry 4.0

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Many advanced product manufacturing approaches have been introduced in the market in recent years. Thus, it is critical to develop modern techniques which can effectively familiarize budding minds with the latest manufacturing procedures. In fact, the contemporary training methods and advanced education practices are crucial to uphold the interest of the new generation as well as to equip them with state-of the art systems. There is a need for innovative ideas and effective methodologies to inculcate the desired competency and prepare students for prospective manufacturing set ups. In the latest Industry 4.0 paradigm, visualization technologies, especially virtual reality, have been emphasized to sustainably train and educate young students. This work presents a technique for utilizing the leading visualization method based on virtual reality in product manufacturing. It aims to acquaint students with the prominent concept of Industry 4.0, the reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS). The RMS has been a demanding topic for the novice and, most often, amateurs are not able to grasp and interpret it. Therefore, this paper outlines the various steps that can be useful for students in order to anticipate the RMS design, interact with it, understand its operation, and evaluate its performance.

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“…In addition to machining systems, the concept of product family formation has been applied to assembly systems [64] and disassembly systems [65].…”

Section: Formulating a Product Family By Utilizing Principlementioning

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Reconfigurable manufacturing systems: Principles, design, and future trends

2017

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Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMSs), which possess the advantages of both dedicated serial lines and flexible manufacturing systems, were introduced in the mid-1990s to address the challenges initiated by globalization. The principal goal of an RMS is to enhance the responsiveness of manufacturing systems to unforeseen changes in product demand. RMSs are costeffective because they boost productivity, and increase the lifetime of the manufacturing system. Because of the many streams in which a product may be produced on an RMS, maintaining product precision in an RMS is a challenge. But the experience with RMS in the last 20 years indicates that product quality can be definitely maintained by inserting in-line inspection stations. In this paper, we formulate the design and operational principles for RMSs, and provide a state-of-the-art review of the design and operations methodologies of RMSs according to these principles. Finally, we propose future research directions, and deliberate on how recent intelligent manufacturing technologies may advance the design and operations of RMSs.

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Product Family Formation for Reconfigurable Assembly Systems

Cited by 28 publications

References 15 publications

Framework for Part Families Associated with Setup Sequence Based Similarity in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System / Cellular Manufacturing System

Framework for Part Families Associated with Setup Sequence Based Similarity in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System / Cellular Manufacturing System

Virtual Reality-Based Engineering Education to Enhance Manufacturing Sustainability in Industry 4.0

Reconfigurable manufacturing systems: Principles, design, and future trends

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