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Generation of Alternative Process Plans for Automated Machine Shop Using Genetic Algorithm Approach


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1 School of Mechanical Engineering, RGMCET, Nandyal, India
 

A methodology has been developed to generate process plans using a Genetic Algorithm (GA) approach based on the predefined precedence relations of manufacturing features. This introduces significant improvements to the utilization of the manufacturing facilities through the reduction in schedule conflicts, reduction of flow-time and work-in-process, increase use of production resources. GA is capable of performing multiobjective optimization based on minimum production cost or minimum processing time. Based on the objective selected, optimal solutions were obtained using the GA.

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Computer Aided Process Planning, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Group Technology, Matrix Laboratory, Excel Spread Sheet.
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M. Khaja Gulam Hussain
School of Mechanical Engineering, RGMCET, Nandyal, India
B. Chinna Ankanna
School of Mechanical Engineering, RGMCET, Nandyal, India

Abstract


A methodology has been developed to generate process plans using a Genetic Algorithm (GA) approach based on the predefined precedence relations of manufacturing features. This introduces significant improvements to the utilization of the manufacturing facilities through the reduction in schedule conflicts, reduction of flow-time and work-in-process, increase use of production resources. GA is capable of performing multiobjective optimization based on minimum production cost or minimum processing time. Based on the objective selected, optimal solutions were obtained using the GA.

Keywords


Computer Aided Process Planning, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Group Technology, Matrix Laboratory, Excel Spread Sheet.