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Priority-based tool allocation in a flexible manufacturing manufacturing system.

Authors :
Mukhopadhyay, S.K.
Sahu, S.K.
Source :
International Journal of Production Research; Jul96, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p1995, 24p
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

The tool allocation problem in a flexible manufacturing system generally aims at (1) maximizing throughput (2) minimizing machining cost (3) minimizing system imbalance. This paper presents a heuristic approach of loading a set of tools to the different machining centres in the case of variable machining time. Concepts of fuzzy set theory to determine threshold machining time and a potency index (PI) to prioritize parts tire used to solve the problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00207543
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Production Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5785302