Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation
Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMSs) are extensively studied and employed to address demand uncertainties. RMS machines are designed to be modular and adaptable to changing requirements. A recent innovation is the introduction of multi-spindle reconfigurable machines (MRMTs). This study evalu...
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| description | Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMSs) are extensively studied and employed to address demand uncertainties. RMS machines are designed to be modular and adaptable to changing requirements. A recent innovation is the introduction of multi-spindle reconfigurable machines (MRMTs). This study evaluates the impact of MRMTs’ introduction into an RMS, considering factors such as the number of MRMT machines and reconfiguration policies. A simulation model incorporating failures, process time variability, and part inter-arrival supports the analysis. The numerical results aid decision makers in determining the optimal RMS configuration with MRMTs. The simulation outcomes indicate that a balanced number of multi-spindle machines can significantly enhance performance compared with an unbalanced distribution. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-774686b5b80a4766a5732227c0f9102d2024-04-12T13:14:48ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-03-01147277810.3390/app14072778Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by SimulationPaolo Renna0School of Engineering, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, ItalyReconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMSs) are extensively studied and employed to address demand uncertainties. RMS machines are designed to be modular and adaptable to changing requirements. A recent innovation is the introduction of multi-spindle reconfigurable machines (MRMTs). This study evaluates the impact of MRMTs’ introduction into an RMS, considering factors such as the number of MRMT machines and reconfiguration policies. A simulation model incorporating failures, process time variability, and part inter-arrival supports the analysis. The numerical results aid decision makers in determining the optimal RMS configuration with MRMTs. The simulation outcomes indicate that a balanced number of multi-spindle machines can significantly enhance performance compared with an unbalanced distribution.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/7/2778reconfigurable manufacturing systemsreconfiguration machinesmodularitysimulation |
| spellingShingle | Paolo Renna Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation Applied Sciences reconfigurable manufacturing systems reconfiguration machines modularity simulation |
| title | Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation |
| title_full | Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation |
| title_fullStr | Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation |
| title_short | Performance Evaluation of Reconfiguration Policy in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems including Multi-Spindle Machines: An Assessment by Simulation |
| title_sort | performance evaluation of reconfiguration policy in reconfigurable manufacturing systems including multi spindle machines an assessment by simulation |
| topic | reconfigurable manufacturing systems reconfiguration machines modularity simulation |
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