• Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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• v.16 no.28
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• pp.39-47
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• 1993

In this paper, We develop performance evaluation model for Twin fork Automated Storage/Retrieval systems. The system is modeled as a modified bulk service queueing system consisting of one exponential server with limited system capacity. The differance between this model and general bulk service queueing model is the inequality of transition service rate of each stage. The ejective of this model is to provide system characteristics for Twin fork AS/R system design problems, which are the number of customers in system, wait time in system and queue, the system queue size.

• Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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• v.3 no.3
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• pp.97-106
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• 2001

This paper considers automated storage and retrieval systems with double shuttle. We developed the expected travel time model based on the first come first served rule. An heuristic procedure by retrieval order sequencing was presented which aimed to improve the operation efficiency laking advantage of ＂No cost zone＂. Through sensitivity study, we evaluated the performance of the double shuttle system working on the four command cycle.

• Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.1-7
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• 2011

The stocker system is another name of automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) and being popularly used as main material handling tools in Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and semiconductor fabrication facilities. Recently the use of the stocker system has been extended to transportation from conventional storage and retrieval in LCD fabrication facilities. Toolsets are connected in the ground level of the stocker system and 4~6 stories of the shelves are placed in the upper or lower ground level. As a consequence of the more sophisticated design, move requests imposed on the system greatly increased. For solving this problem, the industry adopted the dual-robot stocker system that two robots are moving along the same guide line in the stocker system. This research develops a closed-form solution to estimate a delivery rate of the dual robot stocker system under given design and operation parameters. Using this stochastic model, industry practitioners could analyze performance levels under given various design parameters, and ultimately the model helps optimizing the design parameters.

• IE interfaces
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.431-443
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• 2005

This paper describes a web-based system called DESIGNER for the analysis and design for automated material handling equipment(MHE) applications in manufacturing. DESIGNER models the processes for system integration, economic analysis, performance analysis, and automated storage/retrieval system(AS/RS) design. Based on the information specified by users, the various analysis modules are invoked to meet the needs of the material handling applications. The results of the analyses provide system users with useful data for material handling system design and decision on investment in automated MHE. Example problems are also presented to demonstrate the use of the system.

• Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.109-121
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• 1992

In this paper, we address a layout design problem for determining a K-class-based dedicated storage layout in an automated storage retrieval system. K-class-based dedicated storage employs K zones in which lots from a class of products are stored randomly. Zones form a partition of storage locations. Our objective function is to minimize the expected single command travel time, which is expressed as a set function of space requirements for zones, average demand rates from classes, and one-way travel times from the pickup/deposit station to locations. We construct a heuristic algorithm based on analytical results and a local search method, the methodology deveolped can be used with easily-available data by warehouse planners to improve the throughput capacity of a conventional warehouse as well as an AS/RS.

• The Journal of Korean Institute for Practical Engineering Education
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.80-85
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• 2012

The importance of warehouse is increasing since the role of warehouse in modern industry is changing from concept of storage to concept of circulation which facilitates purchasing, production, storage and distribution activities by induction of information system. In this study, a program is developed using C# for evaluating efficiency of automated storage and retrieval system(AS/RS). A simulation work is done for eight operating schemes under the combination of three conditions, which are storing method, the shape of automatic warehouse and the sequence of command performs, and the moving distance of stacker crane is calculated using the same gateway data. Using this program, the optimal operating scheme can be proposed based on the analyzed results of simulation. This progrm shows the effectiveness and applicability through the simulation work and can be utilized for courses which are related to factory facilities.

• Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.1-11
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• 2009

This paper illustrates a case study of PLC logic simulation in a car manufacturing system. It was developed to simulate and verify PLC control program for automobile panel AS/RS. Because car models become varied, the complexity of supply problem is increasing in the car manufacturing system. To cope with this problem, companies use the AS (automated storage) and RS (retrieval system) but it has logical complexity. Industrial automated process uses PLC code to control the AS/RS, however control information and control codes (PLC code) are difficult to understand. This paper suggests a PLC simulation environment, using 3D models and PLC code with realistic data. Data used in this simulation is based on realistic 3D model and I/O model, using actual size and PLC signals, respectively. The environment is similar to a real factory; users can verify and test the PLC code using this simulation before the implementation of AS/RS. Proposed simulation environment can be used for test run of AS/RS to reduce implementation time and cost.

• Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.62-72
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• 1999

We consider a Direct Input Output Manufacturing System(DIOMS) which has a munber of machine centers placed along a built-in Automated Storage/Retrieval System(AS/RS). The Storage/Retrieval(S/R) machine handles parts placed on pallets for the machine centers located at either one or both sides of the AS/RS. This paper deals with the operational aspect of DIOMS and determines the optimal operating policy by combining computer simulation and genetic algorithm. The operational problem includes: input sequencing control, dispatching rule of the S/R machine, machine center-based part type selection rule and storage assignment policy. For each operating policy, several different policies are considered based on the known research results. In this paper, using the computer simulation and genetic algorithm we suggest a method which gives the optimal configuration of operating policies within reasonable computation time.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1999.10a
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• pp.198-201
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• 1999

An automated storage and retrieval machinery for high rack warehouse systems is developed in order to stack the various kinds of productions. However, according to increase in the rack height, the long lead time should be taken. In stacker crane systems, the variations of the lifting height and the load generate the vibration of lifting machine, and it makes a Position control to be difficult Therefore, the reduction of vibration will be important factor for saving the lead time and the damage of Productions. This paper deals with a position control of stacker crane in automated high rack warehouse system by using a gain-scheduled control algorithm via a LMI method, where the variations of elastic coefficient of the stacker crane's post are considered.

• IE interfaces
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.199-209
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• 1998

In manufacturing industries, one of the critical issues is to synchronize the sequence of production operations with materials needed at each operation to improve productivity. In order to solve this synchronization problem. We develop a code system entitled 'Work-Order-Number' for automated storage/retrieval systems(AS/RS) in this paper. The Work-Order-Number is designed for the purpose of integrating the engineering information. material handling, production and operations scheduling, point of production, and AS/RS systems. This paper implemented the Work-Order-Number in the electric motor manufacturing. The results of the implementation showed the reduction of the number of workers in material handling and cost-loss due lo a late delivery.