PUSH-BUTTON DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION FOR ANALYSIS OF FACTORY FLOOR OPERATIONS

Published

November 18, 2010

Author(s)

John L. Michaloski, Byeong Eon Lee, Frederick M. Proctor, Sid Venkatesh, Nils Bengtsson, Anders Skoogh, Benjamin Raverdy

Abstract

In manufacturing, Discrete Event Simulation (DES) can be effectively used to model production and provide sustainability analysis of equipment and system operation by measuring throughput, capacity, and bottlenecks. DES allows analysis under different scenarios and conditions that can then be used to forecast more optimal system performance. For discrete parts production, DES is rarely used because of the difficulty in attaining timely and accurate statistical modeling of the equipment and process operation. In this paper we look at the use of the plant floor interoperability standard, MTConnect, as a means to improve the access to machine tool data. Given data access, we develop a Finite State Model in order to streamline Machine Tool and DES integration. A case study of a prototype Capacity Planning system using DES as a modeling back-end will be described to help in understanding resource allocation of shop floor machines to a batch of aerospace parts. Direct machine tool statistical parameterization into a Web-based DES leads to "Push-usa-button" automated simulations.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition

Conference Dates

November 12-18, 2010

Conference Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

manufacturing, integration, discrete event simulation, Finite State Machine, production, sustainability

Citation

Michaloski, J. , , B. , Proctor, F. , Venkatesh, S. , Bengtsson, N. , Skoogh, A. and , B. (2010), PUSH-BUTTON DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION FOR ANALYSIS OF FACTORY FLOOR OPERATIONS, Proceedings of ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition , Vancouver, British Columbia, -1, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=906219 (Accessed October 11, 2025)