Performance evaluation of a flexible machining/assembly system and routing comparisons |
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| Authors: | Jingsong Ma Masayuki Matsui |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Systems Engineering , The University of Electro-Communications , 1-5-1 Choufugaoka, Choufu-Shi, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan |
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| Abstract: | This paper discusses the performance evaluation of the flexible machining/assembly systems (FMS/FAS) of a central server type, and gives a comparative consideration of a fixed, dynamic versus an ordered-entry routing rule. First, the steady-state equations are given, and the system throughput is obtained. Next, the system configurations of FMS/FAS are numerically discussed on the basis of system throughput. Finally, the superiority of an ordered-entry routing rule is numerically discussed for development of routing theory. |
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