Response surface approach to robust design of assembly cells through simulation

Aydin C. S., Ozgurler S., Durmuşoğlu M. B., Ozgurler M.

ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION, vol.38, no.4, pp.450-464, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/aa-08-2017-093
  • Journal Name: ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.450-464
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - This paper aims to present a multi-response robust design (RD) optimization approach for U-shaped assembly cells (ACs) with multi-functional walking-workers by using operational design (OD) factors in a simulation setting. The proposed methodology incorporated the design factors related to the operation of ACs into an RD framework. Utilization of OD factors provided a practical design approach for ACs addressing system robustness without modifying the cell structure.