INTEGRATIVE CELL FORMATION IN CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Authors

  • Amasidha K.Athani Department of Mechanical Engg.A.G. Patil Institute of Technology, Solapur
  • Prof. Anyapanyawar R.R Department of Mechanical Engg. A.G. Patil Institute of Technology, Solapur
  • Prof. Patil R.M. Department of Mechanical Engg. A.G. Patil Institute of Technology, Solapur
  • Prof. Vishal A. Bagale Department of Mechanical Engg. A.G. Patil Institute of Technology, Solapur

Keywords:

Cell Formation,, Intra-cell Layout,, Inter-cell Layout,, Simulated Annealing,

Abstract

In this paper a new integrative view of manufacturing cell formation and both inter-celland intra-cell layout problems arediscussed. Cells formation aredetermined simultaneously through aDynamic Programming algorithm with the objective ofminimizing the inter-cell flow cost. This Dynamic Programmingalgorithm is implemented in a Simulated Annealing approach with Genetic operators to reachnear optimal solutions. Moreover, within this approachby using an Ant Colonyoptimization technique, Theyalso solve the intra-cell layout problem, i.e., theyalso determine howto layout machines within relative cells.(1) An integrated objective function to minimize overall inter-celland intra-cell flow costs instead of merely minimizing the number of inter-cellmovements/costs. (2) The integrative and simultaneous determination of cell formation andtheir layout instead of using sequential approaches. (3) All three phases of cell formation, intercelland intra-cell layout design problems, which are all important for overall performance ofthe system, and (4) An easy to code and solve integrated procedure through implementingmetaheuristic approaches.

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2021-03-27

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