A cost model for determining an optimal automation level in discrete batch manufacturing
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Summary, in English
An economic model for determining the optimal automation level for discrete batch manufacturing is presented. The model describes how the costs of parts varies between manufacturing systems of different types at differing automation levels, the part costs often being highly dependent upon the automation level selected. The optimal automation level in a given case can be determined using a relative help variable, one expressing the ratio of the equipment costs to the sum of the salary and the equipment costs per hour. A case study is used for exemplifying use of the model, indicating what broad application it can have.
Publishing year
2012
Language
English
Pages
73-78
Publication/Series
Procedia CIRP
Volume
3
Document type
Conference paper
Publisher
Elsevier
Topic
- Materials Engineering
Conference name
45th CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems 2012
Conference date
2012-05-16 - 2012-05-18
Conference place
Athens, Greece
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 2212-8271
- ISBN: 9781627485128