Simulation and Modelling of Paths Processing Time in a Flexible Manufacturing System

摘要

In manufacturing system planning and control of process time and its necessary scheduling activities are a common procedure. This paper shows a group of machines in virtual reality, visualization in three dimension (3D) space with SolidWorks software. With accurate simulation and analysis of flexible manufacturing system it is possible to influence and resolve spatial conflicts and other negative behaviours. Necessary times for processing ware calculated and optimised with the use of eM-Plant Siemens Technomatix. Milling and lathe machines are visualised and one robotic arm is used for transfer of workpiece between them. Robot travel path is calculated with IntelliMotion Builder. Final presentation is given in avi and VRML video format. Simulation increased the level of comprehensiveness of the manufacturing system modelling and it has given characterization of structure interconnections.