Suitability Indices As Evaluation Criteria For The AnalysisOf A Single FMS Configuration

摘要

While designing a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) for production requirements, most engineersrnthink of cost and time reduction. No one wants an over-equipped FMS, but rather one with enough capabilitiesrnto do the job. An FMS allows mixing different production set -ups in machines and provides mid-range to highrangernproduction rates. If such complexity is not used to a high degree, the FMS might as well be working as arnset of stations sitting together. The analysis of an FMS, from a functional point of view, is often done by usingrnqualitative properties. This paper illustrates a methodology to evaluate an existing FMS that uses indices tornmeasure productivity, functionality, and suitability to the production requirements.