juanil

Hi, Currently modeling 2 assembly lines that are identical. They have 1 source that sends Batches of Segments. How our system works is that 1 order has multiple batches, so to identify them, we added the same order number to them. https://imgur.com/a/V971F Even though the 2 assembly lines have the same machines, they operate different batches, which can be identify by the diameter of the order. If Orders are "= N" they will go to Assembly line 1 and 2. If Orders are "=Y" they can only go to Assembly line 1. I'm using a transfer node to distribute the batches into the two assembly lines to maintain max usability in both lines. The path that are from the Source to the first server and from the Transfer Node to the first server have the diameter constraints. https://imgur.com/a/9h7Kp The problem I'm facing is that the transfer node seems to be separating orders that have the same number to both lines. For example order 1234 has 10 batches, 5 are going to line 1 and 5 are going to line 2. I need, per customer request, to have all batches with the same order number be processed by the same line. Is there a way to constrain the transfer node to keep Orders with the same number together? or a Add-on Process that will allow me to do so?

Hi, currently my model has 2 manufacturing lines that are mirror to each other, depending on constraints by diameter, parts will go to a specific line. If parts are <60 inches they would go through line 1, but if parts are greater or less they can also go through line 2. My problem is I want to have Multiple Sequences on a entity and then be filter by diameter and line capacity. Any ideas?

Hi everyone, Im currently modeling a facility layout and it has plenty of paths between machines. is there a way to generate a path list with inputs and outputs, so it would be easier to keep track of their routes?

I’m currently working on a project for my senior design course, in which my team is going to simulate the finishing stages of the grinding operations for the pulp and paper industry. The company we are working with has given us all the data needed to re-create their currently facility layout and production rates for each machine. The scope of the project is to model the current production system while simulating changes to the system in an effort to optimize throughput in a safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective manner. The simulation models will be used to compare different layouts while tracking changes in efficiency and output. Parts arrive in batches, and each batch contains segments that when put together form a circle. This batches can go from 12-16 segments. Depending on customer orders the batches will go through different machining operations until sent to shipping. Therefore, we have created a production schedule from previous customer orders that backtrack to over a year worth of data. The production schedule shows the customer order, the diameter of the circles, number of segments and the machining procedures needed. https://imgur.com/a/EICIy The table shows a sample on how the production schedule looks like (there 6 other columns containing other steps for each order). The problem we are currently facing is figuring out how to input the production schedule into Simio. We must treat each batch as discrete since they all vary in machining. The three-main operation are backing, facing and creep feed. Another issue we are encountering is that Creep Feed only machines one segments at a time in comparison to the other to main operation which can machine a full circle. Again, we don’t know how to tackle this problem. If any of you could advise me into how to go about inputting the work schedule into Simio and how to go about machining a full circle and then by segments. Thank you for taking the time to read. -Juan