Affiliation:
1. Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Abstract
This paper presents a methodology for the simulation and optimization in a virtual environment of a manual assembly process. For validation of the methodology the authors chose an assembly process that is already used in the manufacturing industry. In the first step of the proposed methodology the existing process is simulated and then based on the simulation the activities and equipment involved are being analyzed and in the next step the assembly process is to be optimized using simulation and a series of modification vectors such as: layout, devices, tools and movement sequences. The case study presented in the paper aims to optimize the assembly process of a pneumatic actuator of a butterfly type valve.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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