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An Algorithm for the Efficient Operation of the U-Shaped Line

생산율에 따른 U-라인의 효율적인 운용 알고리즘

  • Published : 2004.03.01
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Abstract

The production using U-shaped line is studied. This research presents the relationship among machining time, cycle time and production rate in a U-shaped line. The U-shaped line produces shafts by automated machines. In this paper when any production rate is given the U-shaped line always satisfies the production rate. An algorithm is developed for the determination of cycle time, the number of machines and workers of the U-shaped line in order to minimize the total machine capacity and the number of workers for any given production rate. The U-shaped line was successfully designed by applying the proposed algorithm.

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