Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots
Conventional welding techniques for complex structures often rely on human involvement, which can be prone to errors when deviations from the planned process occur. In contrast, robotic welding is highly precise and effective, particularly in the assembly of complex structures such as double-bottom...
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| description | Conventional welding techniques for complex structures often rely on human involvement, which can be prone to errors when deviations from the planned process occur. In contrast, robotic welding is highly precise and effective, particularly in the assembly of complex structures such as double-bottom ships. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive technical and economic analysis comparing robotic welding to conventional welding in the assembly process of a ship’s block panels. The study aims to evaluate and compare the strategies employed in robotic welding and conventional welding, with a specific focus on the ship double-bottom context. Furthermore, an economic value analysis is conducted to assess the cost effectiveness of each approach. The analysis reveals that robotic welding can achieve a significantly faster welding speed, completing the process approximately 3.85 times quicker compared to conventional methods. Moreover, the ratio of electricity and man-hours between robot welding and conventional welding is 1:2.75. These findings highlight the potential for cost savings by implementing robotic welding processes. The analysis reveals a significant difference in operational costs, highlighting the efficiency and cost effectiveness of robotic welding compared to conventional methods. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bbd66b02fedc46b0bb2acb24cb4642ba2023-11-19T01:45:00ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122023-07-01118150610.3390/jmse11081506Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding RobotsSufian Imam Wahidi0Selda Oterkus1Erkan Oterkus2Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 100 Montrose Street, Glasgow G4 0LZ, UKDepartment of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 100 Montrose Street, Glasgow G4 0LZ, UKDepartment of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, 100 Montrose Street, Glasgow G4 0LZ, UKConventional welding techniques for complex structures often rely on human involvement, which can be prone to errors when deviations from the planned process occur. In contrast, robotic welding is highly precise and effective, particularly in the assembly of complex structures such as double-bottom ships. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive technical and economic analysis comparing robotic welding to conventional welding in the assembly process of a ship’s block panels. The study aims to evaluate and compare the strategies employed in robotic welding and conventional welding, with a specific focus on the ship double-bottom context. Furthermore, an economic value analysis is conducted to assess the cost effectiveness of each approach. The analysis reveals that robotic welding can achieve a significantly faster welding speed, completing the process approximately 3.85 times quicker compared to conventional methods. Moreover, the ratio of electricity and man-hours between robot welding and conventional welding is 1:2.75. These findings highlight the potential for cost savings by implementing robotic welding processes. The analysis reveals a significant difference in operational costs, highlighting the efficiency and cost effectiveness of robotic welding compared to conventional methods.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1506ship productionblock panelrobotic weldingship structurewelding cost |
| spellingShingle | Sufian Imam Wahidi Selda Oterkus Erkan Oterkus Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots Journal of Marine Science and Engineering ship production block panel robotic welding ship structure welding cost |
| title | Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots |
| title_full | Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots |
| title_fullStr | Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots |
| title_full_unstemmed | Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots |
| title_short | Simulation of a Ship’s Block Panel Assembly Process: Optimizing Production Processes and Costs through Welding Robots |
| title_sort | simulation of a ship s block panel assembly process optimizing production processes and costs through welding robots |
| topic | ship production block panel robotic welding ship structure welding cost |
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