Composing Robot Production Systems: Japan as a Flexible Manufacturing System

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 923-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Patchell
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
Social Division ◽  
Social Divisions ◽  
Specific Skill

In this paper, case-study evidence of the composition of four robot production systems is provided to reveal the linkages between local, regional, and national social divisions of labour. The relation-specific skill epitomizes the sophisticated procedures used to compose production systems, and the four case studies provide evidence of the communalities and varieties of these procedures. The geography of the interrelationships of the vertical divisions of labour of design-supplied suppliers and of the horizontal division of labour of design-approved suppliers is discussed. The cooperation and competition within this social division of labour allows Japan to function as a flexible manufacturing system.

Modelling and Design of Closed-Loop Manufacturing Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 378 ◽  
pp. 367-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrey A. Kutin ◽  
Mikhail Turkin
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Finite Buffers ◽  
Unreliable Machines

This paper introduces an analytical method for evaluating the performance of closed loop manufacturing systems with unreliable machines and finite buffers. The method involves transforming an arbitrary loop into one without thresholds and then evaluating the transformed loop using a new set of decomposition equations. It is more accurate than existing methods and is effective for a wider range of cases. The convergence reliability, and speed of the method are also discussed. In addition, observations are made on the behavior of closed loop production systems under various conditions. Finally, the method is used in a case study to design a flexible manufacturing system for production of aerospace parts.

A Comprehensive Approach of Advanced Error Troubleshooting in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 404 ◽  
pp. 631-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lehel Csokmai ◽  
Ovidiu Moldovan ◽  
Ioan Constantin Tarca ◽  
Radu Tarca
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Error Recovery ◽  
Intelligent Manufacturing ◽  
Open Issue ◽  
New Type ◽  
Framework System

Production systems must be flexible and endowed with techniques and tools allowing an automatic recovery of errors. And so, the subject of error recovery in flexible manufacturing system is always an open issue. The objective of this work consists in proposing a new type of software framework for error troubleshooting in a flexible manufacturing system that is perceived as an Intelligent Space (iSpace). Our framework system is designed to solve the failures in the functioning of the FMS and to generate self-training from previous experience.

Supply Chain Management via System Dynamics in Flexible Manufacturing System

2020 ◽  
pp. 438-450
Author(s):  
Arzu Eren Şenaras ◽  
Onur Mesut Şenaras
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Production Loss ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Behavioral Systems ◽  
Package Program

System dynamics is a method that allows analysts to separate complex social, and behavioral systems into components, to visualize them by reconstructing them as a whole again, and to develop a simulation model. In this chapter, a system dynamics model is developed for a flexible manufacturing system. The case study is developed using Vensim package program. To manage a flexible manufacturing system it is important to determine production schedule rules and examine results. System dynamics is a tool to test these rules without any production loss.

Development of Flexible Manufacturing System

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 426-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiko Yamazaki ◽  
◽  
Katsuhiko Sugito ◽  
Sojiro Tsuc
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing System ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
New Production ◽  
New Device ◽  
Device Development ◽  
The Face

<div class=""abs_img""><img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260004/03.jpg"" width=""200"" /> HVAC assembly line</span></div> Since Denso started its Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) in the mid-1970s, we have continued to develop it in order to stay competitive in the face of market fluctuations. In this paper, we present a typical new production system that was developed at the end of the 20th century. One characteristic of this system is that it has a longer life and lower facility life cycle cost than do other production systems in existence. We think this system has high potential in terms of production innovations. Since one of the most important devices for FMS is the robot, we hope this paper will be a guide for new production systems and new device development. </span>

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