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Author: | Crama, Y. Oerlemans, A. |
Title: | A column generation approach to job grouping for flexible manufacturing systems |
Journal: | European Journal of Operational Research
1994 : OCT 13, VOL. 78:1, p. 58-80 |
Index terms: | FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS HEURISTIC METHODS INTEGER PROGRAMMING MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | A flexible manufacturing system consists of a number of NC-machines, linked by automated material handling devices, that perform the various operations required to manufacture parts. Each operation requires different tools. These tools are stored in a limited capacity tool magazine attached to each machine. When it becomes necessary to add or remove tools from the tool magazine, the machine may have to be shut down for a setup. The authors study a model which aims at minimizing the number of setups. |
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