Tooling economics in integrated manufacturing systems

Abstract

Two alternative objectives when analysing machining rates are to produce components at maximum production rate or at minimum cost. Tn this psiper, a procedure is introduced in which selected jobs, initially programmed in a schedule at maximum production rates, hare their machining rates reviewed in order to reduce costs. An integrated manufacturing system with a job shop work pattern is assumed and in which due date criteria are applied to finished jobs. The cost reduction procedure is designed to operate while maintaining the original schedule performance.