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Workload Allocation Methods in Discrete Manufacturing Systems:Model and Optimization

  • Yingwen, Zheng
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.1362-1366
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    • 2003
  • Workload programming is allocating suitable workloads of production process according to the needs of products, which would minimize the total cost of both work and stock under some constraint conditions. In this paper, a production process flow chart of discrete manufacturing is presented by a Petri net, and the optimization model of workload-stock is established. An approach of the optimal workloads is provided by means of the integer matrix theory. An example is given to verify this method.

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Automation of the Real-Time Production Sequencing System of an Automobile Assembly Line (자동차 조립라인의 실시간 투입시스템의 자동화)

  • Choi, Won-Joon;Park, Hye-Kyou;Shin, Hyun-Oh
    • IE interfaces
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.47-59
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    • 1996
  • 자동차 조립공장의 생산은 혼류생산 (Mixed-Model Production)의 대표적인 형태로서 동일한 조립라인에서 다양한 사양의 차량들을 Batch생산이 아니라 각 사양의 생산량이 평준화되도록 생산을 하는 것이 특징이다. 그런데 도장라인에서 생산완료 된 순서는 혼류조립라에서의 평준화 생산에 적합하지 않은 상태이므로 조립라인에의 투입순서를 재작성하여 제어하여야 한다. 본 논문에서는 조립라인의 실시간 투입순서 작성 및 운영시스템을 자동화하여 성공적으로 운영한 사례를 소개하고자 한다.

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A Closed Transplant Production System, A Hybrid of Scaled-up Micropropagation System and Plant Factory

  • Chun, Changhoo;Kozai, Toyoki
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.59-66
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    • 2001
  • Photoautotrophic micropropagation systems do not include sugar in the culture media. This characteristic provides advantages to scale up the micropropagation systems comparing photomixotrophic micropropagation systems. A closed, large-scale photoautotrophic micro-propagation for transplant production system has been developed at Chiba University, Japan. New concepts and technologies were adapted to produce high quality transplants at minimum usage of resources, and as scheduled. Newly developed software for production management was used to enhance the efficiency of the transplant production system. Currently, virus-free transplants of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) are vegetatively propagated and produced under sterilized conditions in this system. This system can also be used for production of transplants of any other species including horticultural and woody plants with a minimum of modification.

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A Simulation Study on the Number of Operators of Automobile Relay Switch Production (자동차 릴레이스 위치 생산공정의 작업자수 선정을 위한 시뮬레이션 연구)

  • 김원경
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.67-77
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, a production process system simulation of the automobile relay switch manufacturing factory is studied. The status of the present production system is inspected first, and the modified model is simulated next. To inspect the effect of the process parameter change, a simulation program is developed using PROMODEL simulation software plus the EXCEL VBA and Active X Automation function. Using the developed simulation program, user can find the best production condition and alternatives on the production capacity, number of workers, and inspection status considering the defective ratio of the product. The feasibility of the new alternatives is compared with the present system using statistical method.

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Process automation problems in recent automotive production line (최근 자동차 제조라인에서의 공정자동화 문제)

  • 박종오
    • Journal of the korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.22-33
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    • 1997
  • 본 란에서는 우선 로봇을 이용한 공정자동화 관점에서 자동차 제조라인과 관련된 공정자동화를 가급적 구체적으로 거론코자 하였고 그 대상으로 가공, 조립 그리고 측정분야를 택하여 현황 및 필자의 관련 기술내용을 간략히 소개하였다. 여기서 소개된 기술은 공정이 다를 수 있어도 범용성을 가지며 계속 발전할 걸로 예상된다.

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AUTOMATIC MULTITORCH WELDING SYSTEM WITH HIGH SPEED

  • Moon, H.S;Kim, J.S.;Jung, M.Y.;Kweon, H.J.;Kim, H.S.;Youn, J.G.
    • Proceedings of the KWS Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.320-323
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    • 2002
  • This paper presents a new generation of system for pressure vessel and shipbuilding. Typical pressure vessel and ship building weld joint preparations are either traditional V, butt, fillet grooves or have narrow or semi narrow gap profiles. The fillet and U groove are prevalently used in heavy industries and shipbuilding to melt and join the parts. Since the wall thickness can be up to 6" or greater, welds must be made in many layers, each layer containing several passes. However, the welding time for the conventional processes such as SAW(Submerged Arc Welding) and FCAW(Flux Cored Arc Welding) can be many hours. Although SAW and FCAW are normally a mechanized process, pressure vessel and ship structures welding up to now have usually been controlled by a full time operator. The operator has typically been responsible for positioning each individual weld run, for setting weld process parameters, for maintaining flux and wire levels, for removing slag and so on. The aim of the system is to develop a high speed welding system with multitorch for increasing the production speed on the line and to remove the need for the operator so that the system can run automatically for the complete multi-torch multi-layer weld. To achieve this, a laser vision sensor, a rotating torch and an image processing algorithm have been made. Also, the multitorch welding system can be applicable for the fine grained steel because of the high welding speed and lower heat input compare to a conventional welding process.

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3D Vision Implementation for Robotic Handling System of Automotive Parts (자동차 부품의 로봇 처리 시스템을 위한 3D 비전 구현)

  • Nam, Ji Hun;Yang, Won Ock;Park, Su Hyeon;Kim, Nam Guk;Song, Chul Ki;Lee, Ho Seong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.60-69
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    • 2022
  • To keep pace with Industry 4.0, it is imperative for companies to redesign their working environments by adopting robotic automation systems. Automation lines are facilitating the latest cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D vision and industrial robots, to outdo competitors by reducing costs. Considering the nature of the manufacturing industry, a time-saving workflow and smooth linkwork between processes is vital. At Dellics, without any additional new installation in the automation lines, only a few improvements to the working process could raise productivity. Three requirements are the development of gripping technology by utilizing a 3D vision system for the recognition of the material shape and location, research on lighting projectors to target long distances and high illumination, and testing of algorithms/software to improve measurement accuracy and identify products. With some of the functional requisites mentioned above, improved robotic automation systems should provide an improved working environment to maximize overall production efficiency. In this article, the ways in which such a system can become the groundwork for establishing an unmanned working infrastructure are discussed.

Automation Review of Road Design Standard using Visual Programming (비주얼 프로그래밍 기법을 활용한 도로설계기준 자동검토 방안)

  • Hyoun-seok Moon;Hyeoun-seung Kim
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.891-898
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: There is not much time left for mandatory BIM implementation for all sectors and stages of the construction industry. Therefore, it is necessary to find a way to secure technology to substantially improve the productivity of BIM work. In the research, we proposed a method to automatically verify related construction standards for major objects produced by BIM modeling procedures so that engineers can verify construction standards in the BIM-based design process. Method: We defined a modeling work procedure for BIM-based road design work and prepared a method for constructing related design standards in a database. In addition, a process map for developing a BIM-based design basis review automation system was also presented. Result: A BIM-based design standard review automation module was developed using Civil3D and Dynamo. And it was confirmed by the test application that it is possible to quickly judge whether the BIM object manufactured in the design process conforms to the construction design standard. Conclusion: BIM-based design standard review automation technology can improve the productivity of BIM model production work and secure the quality of the BIM model.

A Study on Economical Efficiency Evaluation of Semiforcing under Structure Watermelon Cultivators (반촉성 시설수박 재배농가의 경제적 효율성 분석)

  • Kim, Woong;Kim, Jai Hong
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.179-193
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    • 2006
  • Technical efficiency of semiforcing watermelon growers is 0.8248 on average, and distributed between 0.6744 and 0.9268. The result showed that semiforcing watermelon growers had by 18% of technical inefficiency and could be assumed that increasing technical efficiency could induce watermelon production more increase. Consequently, if growers' technical efficiency were improved while other environments were constant, watermelon production could be increased. Following the results from the inefficiency effect model, all assumption coefficient such as growers age etc, are significant at 10% level. Estimate of dispersion parameter ${\gamma}$ is 0.89, which confirms those differences between practical output and frontier output were derived from the technical efficiencies among growers. Differences of production system between high and low level growers in production efficiency were showed at side altitude, ventilation and heat-retaining in section of facilities and automation, soil test and calcium application in section of environment management, transplant preparation and duration of pollination in section of crop management and shipment place, sorting degree and management record analysis in section of business management respectively. As a result of analyzing consulting data by using standard diagnosis table of watermelon cultivation under structure which cultivated on semi-forced watermelon growers, gap between high and low level growers was 7.0 points in facility automation section, 7.1 points in environment section, 8.8 points in crop management section and 13.6 points in business management section, respectively, which were the biggest one among them. In case of excluding information-related items from the evaluation index of business management section, changes of business achievement are to occur. Therefore, it is recommended for us to review the standard diagnostic table of watermelon cultivation under structure by dividing evaluation index of management section into management and information.

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