Title :
Quality Evaluation in Flexible Machining Systems: A Flexible Fixture Case Study
Author :
Li, Jingshan ; Huang, Ningjian
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Kentucky Univ., Lexington, KY
Abstract :
Most of the studies in flexible manufacturing systems address the issues of flexibility, productivity, cost, etc. The impact of flexible lines on product quality is less studied. This paper presents a quantitative model based on Markov chain analysis to evaluate quality performance of a flexible machining system. A case study of flexible fixture is provided to illustrate the applicability of the method.
Keywords :
Markov processes; flexible manufacturing systems; machining; quality management; Markov chain analysis; flexible machining systems; flexible manufacturing systems; product quality; Automotive engineering; Costs; Fixtures; Flexible manufacturing systems; Machinery production industries; Machining; Manufacturing systems; Performance analysis; Production systems; Productivity;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 2007 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Roma
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0601-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1050-4729
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.2007.363066
