Reliability Analysis of Parallel Manufacturing Systems with Two Machines

1979 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Hitomi ◽  
M. Nakajima ◽  
N. Takahashi

A stochastic mathematical model was built and analyzed by using the reliability theory for a manufacturing system in which two machines are arranged in parallel. Under the condition that the system is required to be operated at a constant rate of production, the variation of reliability and failure rate of cutting tools with the lapse of time were investigated, using the stress-strength model in failure physics. A time interval of tool replacement in the continuous operation and a time to failure for a manufacturing system which is composed of two lathes were also investigated.

Author(s):  
Yifan Dong ◽  
Tangbin Xia ◽  
Lei Xiao ◽  
Ershun Pan ◽  
Lifeng Xi

Abstract Real-time condition acquisition and accurate time-to-failure (TTF) prognostic of machines are both crucial in the condition based maintenance (CBM) scheme for a manufacturing system. Most of previous researches considered the degradation process as a population-specific reliability characteristics and ignored the hidden differences among the degradation process of individual machines. Moreover, existing maintenance scheme are mostly focus on the manufacturing system with fixed structure. These proposed maintenance scheme could not be applied for the reconfigurable manufacturing system, which is quite adjustable to the various product order and customer demands in the current market. In this paper, we develop a systematic predictive maintenance (PM) framework including real-time prognostic and dynamic maintenance window (DMW) scheme for reconfigurable manufacturing systems to fill these gaps. We propose a real-time Bayesian updating prognostic model using sensor-based condition information for computing each individual machine’s TTFs, and a dynamic maintenance window scheme for the maintenance work scheduling of a reconfigurable manufacturing system. This enables the real-time prognosis updating, the rapid decision making for reconfigurable manufacturing systems, and the notable maintenance cost reduction.


Author(s):  
Chienann Hou ◽  
Milton Bennett

Abstract The flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is designed to fill the gap between high-production transfer lines and low-production NC machines by optimized utilization of tools and machines. This paper describes a general purpose simulation and analysis model, FORFMS, for the study of flexible manufacturing system. The model is PC based and programmed in FORTRAN with fixed-increment time interval mechanism. A case study of a FMS with six workstations was conducted to evaluate the system performance and to examine control strategies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 661-668
Author(s):  
Ryo Yonemoto ◽  
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Haruhiko Suwa

Manufacturing systems are affected by uncertainties, such as machine failure or tool breakage, which result in system downtime and productivity deterioration. In machining processes, system downtime must be reduces. This study aims to establish an automated scheduling technique that flexibly responds to unforeseen events, such as machine failure, based on adaptive operations of the handling manipulator instead of an operation schedule for the machine tools. We propose an “adaptive manipulation” procedure for establishing a reactive revision policy. The reactive revision policy modifies a portion of the manipulator operation sequence, followed by the machine operation sequence. We conduct a physical scheduling simulation on a material-handling manipulator system imitating a job-shop manufacturing system. Through simulations involving machine breakdown scenarios, the applicability of the reactive revision policy based on adaptive manipulation is demonstrated.


1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Billatos ◽  
L. A. Kendall

A machining center is a single numerically-controlled machine that incorporates several time-saving features and performs a multiplicity of operations. The life of cutting tools used in machining centers is modeled using probabilistic methods because of the stochastic nature and variability of tool-wear data. An approximate expression for the renewal function is used to establish an optimum scheduled tool replacement interval and an optimum set of cutting conditions to obtain a minimum production cost. A general optimization model for the multi-tool machining center is formulated considering practical machine constraints. Premature failure cost is not considered constant in this study. It is estimated using the tool cost, the expected cost of unplanned downtime, and the expended cost of product damage by premature tool failure. A user friendly computer program was developed to solicit information from a production engineer regarding cutting operations for the various tools used at the machining center. A sensitivity analysis on the results of the optimization process is presented.


2018 ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. V. Arkhipova

Within the framework of this article the question of reliability evaluation of resonators with strict performance requirements for resistance to external factors is considered. Due to the increase in requirements for these products in terms of gamma-percentile time to failure and gamma-percentile storageability time, there is a need to develop new ideas and methods of reliability theory. As a methodical basis for generalization of data of their life cycle the approach on the basis of Bayesian theorem is offered. Based on the results of generalization of the statistics of resonator tests for various types of climatic influences and reliability tests, as well as the results of their use in the electronic equipment have been identified their main reliability indicators.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5495
Author(s):  
Mihai Andronie ◽  
George Lăzăroiu ◽  
Roxana Ștefănescu ◽  
Cristian Uță ◽  
Irina Dijmărescu

With growing evidence of the operational performance of cyber-physical manufacturing systems, there is a pivotal need for comprehending sustainable, smart, and sensing technologies underpinning data-driven decision-making processes. In this research, previous findings were cumulated showing that cyber-physical production networks operate automatically and smoothly with artificial intelligence-based decision-making algorithms in a sustainable manner and contribute to the literature by indicating that sustainable Internet of Things-based manufacturing systems function in an automated, robust, and flexible manner. Throughout October 2020 and April 2021, a quantitative literature review of the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases was performed, with search terms including “Internet of Things-based real-time production logistics”, “sustainable smart manufacturing”, “cyber-physical production system”, “industrial big data”, “sustainable organizational performance”, “cyber-physical smart manufacturing system”, and “sustainable Internet of Things-based manufacturing system”. As research published between 2018 and 2021 was inspected, and only 426 articles satisfied the eligibility criteria. By taking out controversial or ambiguous findings (insufficient/irrelevant data), outcomes unsubstantiated by replication, too general material, or studies with nearly identical titles, we selected 174 mainly empirical sources. Further developments should entail how cyber-physical production networks and Internet of Things-based real-time production logistics, by use of cognitive decision-making algorithms, enable the advancement of data-driven sustainable smart manufacturing.


2019 ◽  
Vol 957 ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizaveta Gromova

With the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the business environment becomes inherent in changes that occur with maximum speed, as well as characterized by the systemic nature of the consequences. One of them is the transformation of operational management models in industrial enterprises. The modern manufacturing system should focus not only on speed of response and flexibility, but also on the cost and quality of products. Integration of effective models: agile manufacturing, quick response manufacturing and lean production, in order to extract the best from them is proposed. The purpose of this study is to analyze this flexible manufacturing system and to relate it to the current state of the Russian industrial development. Theoretical and practical aspects of this model are presented. The examples of the flexible models introduction in the Russian industrial sector is allocated. The conclusion about the necessity of the flexible manufacturing systems implementation for the Russian industrial development is drawn.


10.6036/9917 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 455-459
Author(s):  
MAHDI NADERI ◽  
ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ ULLOA ◽  
JOSÉ ENRIQUE ARES GÓMEZ ◽  
GUSTAVO PELÁEZ LOURIDO

Despite the growing importance that is being given to the concepts of sustainability in many areas, not only in industry but also in the economy and public opinion in general, until now, most research has focused, practically, on the analysis of the concepts, but has not addressed, in a comprehensive way, its impact in decision making probably due to the complex relations of interdependence between its different aspects. In this context, MAPSAM (Methodology for the Assessment of Sustainability in Manufacturing Processes and Systems) was created to help the decision-making process, allowing a conscious and transparent assessment by administrators and managers at the different levels of the structure of companies and organisations. This article explains its development and application in a "job shop" type manufacturing system with an approach that allows the integration of economic, environmental and social criteria. MAPSAM is based on the use of various techniques and tools to quantify the importance of each aspect of sustainability and it has been applied in other production environments, being implemented in different systems, analysing their ease of use and evaluating their behaviour. The objective is to show how it helps to make operational, tactical and strategic decisions in the management on these type of manufacturing companies and, specifically, in this contribution we want to highlight its versatility and applicability, by validating it in a certain type of layout. With this new application, MAPSAM increases its possibilities as an innovative instrument that allows companies to make conscious and sustainable decisions in order to be more efficient, fair, supportive and respectful of the environment. Keywords: Manufacturing System, Simulation, Decision Support, Sustainable Production, Decision-Making


Author(s):  
Xi Vincent Wang ◽  
Lihui Wang

In recent years, Cloud manufacturing has become a new research trend in manufacturing systems leading to the next generation of production paradigm. However, the interoperability issue still requires more research due to the heterogeneous environment caused by multiple Cloud services and applications developed in different platforms and languages. Therefore, this research aims to combat the interoperability issue in Cloud Manufacturing System. During implementation, the industrial users, especially Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), are normally short of budget for hardware and software investment due to financial stresses, but they are facing multiple challenges required by customers at the same time including security requirements, safety regulations. Therefore in this research work, the proposed Cloud manufacturing system is specifically tailored for SMEs.


2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 6034-6037
Author(s):  
Dong Man Yu ◽  
Zhi Hua Gao ◽  
Xiao Jing Li ◽  
Di Wang

Reconfigurable manufacturing system is essential for sustainable change, rapid response ability important characteristics, research, development and application of manufacturing system. The main architecture and major characteristics of reconfigurable manufacturing systems is explored. Normally, the quality of RMS can be evaluated by several factors. Firstly, the gross cost of production and reconstruction should be less. Secondly, The time of design and manufacture (ascent time) should be shorter. Thirdly, the utilization ratio of existed resource should reach to the utmost. Finally, the cargo stream planning in common space should keep in optimal condition. At last, The author give an example to shown the RMS, the hydraulic integrated package for a gearshift device in automobile, are mentioned to compare and analyze.


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