Integrated scheduling and tool management in flexible manufacturing systems
Date
2001
Authors
Aktürk, M. S.
Özkan, S.
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Source Title
International Journal of Production Research
Print ISSN
0020-7543
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1366-588X
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Volume
39
Issue
12
Pages
2697 - 2722
Language
English
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A multistage algorithm is proposed that will solve the scheduling problem in a flexible manufacturing system by considering the interrelated subproblems of processing time control, tool allocation and machining conditions optimization. The main objective of the proposed algorithm is to minimize total production cost consisting of tooling, operational and tardiness costs. The proposed integrated approach recognizes an important trade-off in automated manufacturing systems that has been largely unrecognized, and which is believed can be effectively exploited to improve production efficiency and lead to substantial cost reductions.
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Algorithms , C (programming language) , Computer integrated manufacturing , Computer simulation , Cost effectiveness , Machine tools , Machining , Optimization , Process control , Program compilers , Scheduling , Automated manufacturing systems , Multistage algorithm , Single machine operation problem , Tool allocation , Flexible manufacturing systems