Title :
SESFAC: a scheduling expert system for flexible assembly cells
Author :
Van Brussel, H. ; Cottrez, F. ; Valckenaers, P.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Belgium
Abstract :
The design of a knowledge-based scheduling system for a flexible assembly cell is discussed. The system integrates disruptions and can be connected to a real-time cell controller. It is composed of a static database, a dynamic database, and expert modules and is driven by an asynchronous clock. The knowledge is hierarchically organized in the distinct expert modules, each standing for a decision level. The scheduler is characterized by a scheduling-in-advance methodology. This capability is to be used on- or offline
Keywords :
assembling; expert systems; flexible manufacturing systems; production control; SESFAC; asynchronous clock; dynamic database; flexible assembly cells; knowledge-based scheduling system; production control; real-time cell controller; scheduling expert system; scheduling-in-advance methodology; static database; Assembly systems; Control systems; Databases; Expert systems; Job shop scheduling; Manufacturing automation; Production control; Production planning; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1990. Proceedings., 1990 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-9061-5
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1990.126293
