Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-1-1988
Abstract
[Published circa 1986-1988]. We present a menu-driven model generator for simulation of job shop-like systems such as the flexible manufacturing system (FMS). The model generator creates a "combined discrete-network" model which can be run directly on the IBM-PC version of SLAM II. The model traces the flow of materials in a closed network of resources. A data file for the discrete-event elements of the SLAM model enhances the flexibility of the model generator. The resulting model has the capability to incorporate various types of work stations (machining centers, loading and unloading stations, inspection stations, heat treatment and cleaning stations, temporary storage stations, etc.), various material handling systems (such as conveyors, robots, carts, automated guided vehicles, etc.), tooling and pallets/fixtures, and manpower, etc. Machine breakdown, traffic interferences, and various control variables (such as alternative sequencing rules, various part routing, input control, and part launching strategies) can be analyzed.
Keywords
Operations research, Flexible manufacturing systems, Production management--Computer simulation, Manufacturing processes--Computer simulation, CAD/CAM systems, Industrial management--Data processing, SLAM (Computer program language)
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 585
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Co, Henry C. and Chen, Shih-Ken, "Design of a Model Generator for Simulation Modeling in SLAM [TM 585]" (1988). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 141.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/141
